About the Award
The Vulnerable Client Advisory Practice of the Year award recognises a legal or accountancy practitioner or team that specialises in navigating the complex issues that confront vulnerable clients and their families. The entry should include the percentage of the total work that this area of work represents. Please see the FAQs for the definition of a vulnerable client.
Award Criteria
Focusing on the year 1 April 2024–31 March 2025 only, address all of the following three criteria: they are equally weighted.
- Outstanding achievements in supporting vulnerable clients (400 words)
- Provide evidence of the practice’s success in delivering exceptional outcomes for vulnerable clients, addressing complex or sensitive situations effectively.
- Highlight specific examples that demonstrate the team’s expertise, empathy and problem-solving abilities.
- Innovation in advising and protecting vulnerable clients (400 words)
- Demonstrate how the team has developed innovative approaches, tools or strategies to address the unique needs of vulnerable clients.
- Include examples of how these innovations have enhanced client well-being or safeguarded their interests.
- Commitment to ethical standards and client advocacy (400 words)
- Showcase the team’s dedication to maintaining ethical integrity and advocating for vulnerable clients.
- Provide testimonials or feedback from clients or their representatives highlighting the team’s impact and trustworthiness.
*Word count
*Different software counts words in different ways so please don’t rely on any software other than Evessio to determine the word count.
