The trio are among 17 law firms from a total of 307 businesses recognised by Best Companies in 2008, with
Addleshaws, Mills & Reeve, Trowers & Hamlins, Mishcon de Reya and
Firms awarded a single star are: Baker & McKenzie; BLP; Birkett Long; Freeth Cartwright; Lewis Silkin; Linklaters; Michelmores; Olswang; Wiggin; Wollastons; and Wragge & Co.
Trademark attorneys Keltie received a three-star accreditation.
Last year Addleshaws, Pannone and BLP were among 15 law firms granted accredited status.
The award assesses employee engagement based on 16 criteria, covering categories such as employees’ faith in the firm’s leadership; the values of the organisation; working practices; future prospects; and personal growth.
The 2008 data shows that 90% of employees are ‘actively engaged’ in a three-star company, compared to 85% of employees at a company awarded a single star.
Pannone managing partner Steven Grant commented: “We are delighted that we've retained our standing in the key eight workplace factors on which the accreditation is based and that the main improvement has been in the 'giving something back' category. This is an important part of our culture and something we are further developing.”
Thirteen additional firms – including national giant Eversheds, Browne Jacobson, Bristows and Nabarro – were highlighted as ‘ones to watch’ for the future, despite missing out on accreditation this year.
