Best management of knowledge

2008 WINNER

From left: Angela Rossiter of Lovells with Rosemary Martin of Practical Law Company

Lovells have developed an impressively integrated approach to the management of knowledge which links the innovative use of technology to key business problems in a way that reflects their distinctive organizational context. By viewing the management of knowledge as much more than the development of infrastructure, but also linking this to supporting roles and culture, their initiative has enabled successful knowledge sharing across national and organizational boundaries.

2ND PLACE & EUROPEAN WINNER 2008

From left: Paula Reid of A&L Goodbody with Rosemary Martin of Practical Law Company

A& L Goodbody’s involvement of Partners and senior lawyers in the management of knowledge reflects a serious and much valued effort to address the non-structured and non-codified forms of knowledge which are so vital in a professional context. The emphasis on sharing non-canonical knowledge and war stories gives a strong narrative drive to their initiatives and adds great credibility to the work they are doing.

3RD PLACE

William Fry have moved a significant way towards the personalization of their knowledge management systems by tailoring the supply of information to the specific needs of individuals. By integrating internal and external sources of information, they have created a user environment which is open and dynamic and much more appropriate to the rapidly changing business contexts within which firms currently operate.

OTHER SHORTLISTED FIRMS

• PricewaterhouseCoopers

2008 SPONSOR

Practical Law Company is the leading provider of know-how for business lawyers. It offers web services covering key practice areas, as well as innovative tools to improve the work processes of law firms and legal departments. PLC employs a team of over 90 experienced lawyers creating and maintaining its content.