Results of the “Best Law Firm Websites” Competition Announced
The annual Best Law Firm Websites competition organized by the Legal Firm Management portal has concluded.
2020 Winners in "Best Website" Category
1st Place: RCT Law Firm – www.rctlaw.ru
2nd Place: Versus Legal – www.new.versuslegal.ru
3rd Place: Tax Compliance – www.taxcompliance.su
Natalia Klein's Expert Commentary
RCT Law:
- Pros: Visually creative design with clear value proposition on homepage ("Leaders in bankruptcy and crisis asset management").
- Cons: UX/UI decisions are debatable – functionality should outweigh aesthetics.
Versus Legal:
- Standout creative homepage, but should replace industry jargon like "Practices" with client-friendly terms like "Services".
Tax Compliance:
- Strong specialization statement ("Resolving complex tax issues"), but homepage video slows loading without adding value.
Natalia's Personal Top 5
1. K&U Law (kulaw.ru)
- Strengths: Intuitive structure, transparent service descriptions/pricing, detailed team profiles.
- Weakness: Outdated logo design.
2. ANP Zenit (anpzenit.ru)
- Clean navigation, though "Competencies" section title may confuse clients. Notable "Academy" section for educational programs.
3. Compliance Solutions (taxprof.pro)
- Visually appealing with well-organized industry-specific services. Slightly slower loading time.
4. Nechaev & Partners (nechaev-partners.ru)
- Distinctive design with clear client segmentation (B2B/B2C). User-centric service descriptions.
5. Protsenko & Partners (ppartners.ru)
- Exemplary services section: detailed descriptions, client outcomes, and testimonials.
Key Website Requirements
Must-Haves:
- Immediate clarity about firm's specialization
- Plain-language service descriptions (avoid "Practices"/"Competencies")
- Professional team photos with bios and direct contacts
- Easily accessible, up-to-date contact information
- Fast loading (avoid heavy homepage videos)
To Avoid:
- Overly complex design without purpose
- Leading with "Mission/History" instead of services
- Unprofessional photos undermining trust
- Hidden lawyer contacts (generic emails only)
For other category winners and competition details, visit Legal Firm Management Portal.
