OREANDA-NEWS. November 27, 2009. TNK-BP Management’s Legal Function has won Russia’s Best Legal Department – 2009 Award in a contest held annually by the Korporatyvniy Yurist magazine. The Award was won in the nomination Hydrocarbon Production, Processing and Sale. TNK-BP lawyers were awarded with this honorable title for the third time. The title is viewed as a symbol of professional recognition and excellence by the legal community, reported the press-centre of TNK-BP.

The expert jury of the Award includes representatives of leading legal firms as well as legal executives of Russia’s biggest companies. Qualification conditions were developed and audited by Ernst & Young.

Although the contest encompassed industry leaders, TNK-BP’s victory was very convincing. This success comes from Legal employees’ dedication, creativity and determination to enhance their knowledge and use the latest expertise.