The Financial Times Innovative Lawyers 20 Years Report Published
Matheson LLP has been recognised once again as one of the top ten most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times and global legal research and intelligence agency, RSGI. The top 20 most innovative law firms and general counsels were announced at the 20th Innovative Lawyers Global Summit in London last night.
The summit also saw the publication by the Financial Times of the FT Innovative Lawyers 20 Years report, which can be seen here. Law firms, individuals and in-house teams were selected as representing the standout trends in 20 years of innovation in the legal sector. The top 20 law firms list comprises those who have appeared most often in the top 10 places of the overall rankings in the FT Innovative Law regional reports, specifically in Europe from 2006 to 2024.
Matheson Managing Partner, Michael Jackson said; “Innovation and Entrepreneurship are core values at Matheson. This recognition from the FT is a testament to all of those at the firm who have lived and displayed those core values over the past twenty years, and to the clients with whom we have collaborated on so many innovative projects. It is pleasing to see our ability to innovate and evolve being recognised in this way by such a reputable source as the FT innovative lawyers on this our 200th anniversary.”
“We foresee that technology will continue to play a very significant part in the evolution of the legal industry - and Matheson is committed to continuing to be at the forefront of the digital and AI revolutions. The exercise of human judgement and the knowledge that comes from many years of deep relationships with sophisticated international clients will continue, however, to be critical and will in my view be the factors which allow certain law firms to continue to differentiate themselves as leaders in innovation. Matheson is fortunate to have the people, the skills and the clients to enable it to continue to innovate, grow and expand.”
About the FT Innovative Law Awards
The FT Innovative Law Awards acknowledge the most innovative legal work and lawyers in Europe, and the 2025 awards drew more than 800 submissions and nominations from Europe’s leading law firms and in-house teams. As part of its research for the awards, the FT conducted interviews with over 700 clients, senior lawyers, executives and experts to arrive at its final rankings.
About RSGI
- RSGI is a think-tank for the legal industry that focuses on resilience, sustainability, growth and innovation for law firms, in-house legal teams and law companies around the globe. With unique insights and frameworks built up over thirty years, it helps the industry think more clearly about the future, charting and analysing evolutions in the business and practice of law.
- The team runs training and development programmes, inspirational workshops and delivers strategic advice to leadership teams, extensive client listening and merger broking as well as stand-out content for partnership conferences and other events.
- It is the research and content partner to the FT Innovative Lawyers programme globally, actively supports the Digital Legal Exchange, curates the Innovative GC Club and acts as content partner to the Professional Alternative Group.
