Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners, the largest law firm in Russia and the CIS, triumphed yesterday at The Lawyer European Awards 2014. This is the first time the national giant has been recognized as a leader of the European market.

The Firm further solidified its leading position in the region by taking two more prizes - as Russian Law Firm of the Year and European Corporate Team of the Year.

Praised by judges as "a clear standout in its crowded market" the Firm was also shortlisted in the Law Firm of the Year: Ukraine and the CIS and European Managing Partner of the Year categories.

"Within the last few years the Firm has significantly extended its presence and overall strength to become the largest law firm in Russia and the CIS. 2013 was also the year that marked our 20th anniversary. We are proud to be named a champion not only on the local market but also in Europe. We thank our clients, partners, colleagues, each member of our big team and everyone who contributed to the Firm's success and its ascendancy in the market", says Dimitry Afanasiev of Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners.

The Lawyer European Awards has been established by The Lawyer, a leading UK legal publication, to select the best law firms in Europe on the basis of service quality, efficiency and strategic planning, innovative approach, and performance. Every year the largest national and international law firms contend for the title of the leader. The winners 2014 were announced yesterday, on February 20, at the Marriott Grosvenor Square in London.