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West Northamptonshire Council has been shortlisted for In-House Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2024.

The Legal Services Team at St Helens Borough Council has meanwhile been shortlisted for the Award for Customer Service.

The LexisNexis Legal Awards 2024 will be held on 14 March at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.

There are 19 different categories of award including Law Firm of the Year and Chambers of the Year. The winner of the Lifetime Contribution Award will be announced on the night.

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