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Rashmi Dube named rising lawyer of the year

The founder of a successful and rapidly expanding Yorkshire legal practice has been named ‘Rising Lawyer of the Year’ in the Women in Law awards, hosted by leading industry publication, Lawyer Monthly magazine.

Rashmi Dubé was awarded the ‘Rising Star’ title at the awards, which aim to recognise and honour female in-house and private practice lawyers who have challenged, influenced or changed the practice of law over the last 12 months across the globe.

Having established Legatus Law in 2013, which has premises in Leeds and London, successful lawyer, mediator and business mentor Rashmi Dubé, provides expert advice to protect businesses and their owners during legal disputes. The firm specialises in commercial, corporate and litigation for SMEs, with a particular focus on shareholder disputes and professional negligence claims for technology and manufacturing clients.

The judges were impressed with Rashmi’s vast experience in dealing with a wide range of commercial contracts, including distribution agreements for use in Europe and North America.

Speaking about the award, Rashmi said:

“This award from Lawyer Monthly recognises that as the founder, Legatus Law is one of the legal sector’s rising stars with a growing team that is practising on behalf of an extensive list of clients from an increasing number of locations around the world.

“Having recently expanded into larger premises in Leeds, we are proud of what we have achieved over the past three years and excited about the future. I am passionate about empowering women in law and honoured to have gained further national recognition as a leading figure in the sector.”

For further details about Legatus Law please visit www.legatuslaw.com or call 0113 3021330.

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