Over 177 legal professionals from various websites recognized in the 2021 Acritas Stars ranking
In the legal landscape, the 2021 Acritas Stars list has been unveiled, honouring 177 lawyers from various countries who have been nominated by more than one client and are recognised for enhancing client satisfaction, advocacy, and share of wallet.
The research for this prestigious list was conducted among senior in-house counsel, reflecting the voice of those who work closely with these lawyers on a daily basis. This list is based on client recommendations with no law firm influence.
Acritas, a global legal services market business research firm, is renowned for conducting the market-leading Litigation Trends Annual Survey. The selection process for the Acritas Stars list remains undisclosed, but the list includes lawyers from Australia and Canada, as well as professionals based in London, Paris, Shanghai, Montreal, Austin, Houston, Johannesburg, Calgary, Toronto, Milan, and Frankfurt, among others.
The impact of Acritas Stars lawyers on various performance metrics has been thoroughly studied. These lawyers have been found to positively influence key performance metrics such as quality of service, closeness to client, innovativeness, and cost-effectiveness.
Specifically, Acritas Stars lawyers have demonstrated success in regulatory appeal outcomes, preserving clients' participation in government programs and reducing penalties or refunds, particularly in complex regulatory environments. They have also shown effectiveness in counselling on innovative care or business models that improve operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement opportunities for clients, especially in specialized sectors such as health care.
Moreover, these lawyers have been recognised for their strong advocacy in reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing reimbursement or business prospects, directly impacting clients' financial and compliance metrics. They have also garnered positive client recognition and repeat endorsements, as evident by independent ratings such as Acritas Stars themselves, Chambers USA, Legal 500, and others.
The key performance metrics impacted by Acritas Stars lawyers generally relate to client outcomes, regulatory compliance, litigation success, and client satisfaction. These metrics demonstrate how Acritas Stars lawyers influence both quantitative outcomes (e.g., financial savings, dispute wins) and qualitative success (e.g., reputation, client loyalty) across sectors such as healthcare, antitrust, and commercial arbitration.
Here are some examples of the lawyers recognised in the 2021 Acritas Stars list:
- Chris Grieves, located in London
- Donald Warnock, located in London
- Eagle Robinson, located in Austin
- Jules Charette, located in Montreal
- Marelise van der Westhuizen, located in Johannesburg
- David Whear, located in London
- Alexey Borodak, located in Moscow
- Christina Pretorius, located in Johannesburg
- Janet Butterworth, located in Paris
- Sun Hong, located in Shanghai
- Steve Malas, located in Montreal
- Sherina Petit, located in London
- Rosalind Lake, located in Durban
- Mathieu Deschamps, located in Montreal
- Michael Manhas, located in Vancouver
- Adam T. Schramek, located in Austin
- Salvatore Iannitti, located in Milan
- John Mastoras, located in Montreal
- Ikenna Emehelu, located in New York
- François Fontaine, located in Montreal
- Maria Ross, located in London
- Troy Ungerman, located in Toronto
This list is a testament to the outstanding work of these lawyers and their significant contributions to the legal profession. For more information about the Acritas Stars list and the research conducted, please visit the Acritas website.
- The Acritas Stars list, which includes lawyers from various locations such as London, Montreal, Shanghai, and others, has been recognized for their strong advocacy in improving clients' financial and compliance metrics, demonstrating their expertise in business and finance.
- These lawyers, like Chris Grieves from London, Donald Warnock from London, Eagle Robinson from Austin, and Jules Charette from Montreal, among others, have been honoured for their impact on key performance metrics like cost-effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and innovativeness, thus showcasing their proficiency in both business and finance.
