Aberdein Considine have scooped a prestigious industry award at a national awards ceremony.

The firm has been named 'Large Law Firm of the Year' at The Law Awards of Scotland 2011. The annual award recognises excellence within the legal profession in Scotland.

Aberdein Considine fought off stiff competition from many larger and longer established law firms to win the coveted award.

The judges were impressed by the firm's strategic vision, improved financial performance and growth, excellence in chosen fields of expertise and commitment to staff development.

Managing Partner, Harvey Aberdein commented: "We are absolutely delighted to be recognised as being one of Scotland’s leading law firms, particularly in this our 30th year in business. From very humble beginnings we have grown into a formidable national legal practice and the award recognises not only our growth but our continued commitment to excellence.

However, this award really belongs to our talented team of lawyers, paralegals and support staff and to our loyal clients, without their hard work and support we would not have been able to achieve anything."