Yes it looks like the Office really is a good place to work. Described as the “expanding northern law firm with a big heart”, Cobbetts (the parent company of Incasso) has been ranked twelfth in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies To Work For 2004.

The award was presented to Managing Partner, Michael Shaw (pictured), at a lavish ceremony held at the Hilton Metropole in London on 5th March, and was the result of anonymous polling.

The awards are open to thousands of eligible companies each year and the Cobbetts ranking is even more incredible as it was the first year of entry. The high ranking is a testament to Michael Shaw and Partners, and is a reflection in the guidance and enthusiasm that they have shown their staff.

After the awards, Michael explained his pride; “This is a tremendous achievement for Cobbetts and one of which I am immensely proud. It is a wonderful tribute to everyone that based on many different elements and issues of our daily working lives at Cobbetts; we have been ranked as one of the very best organisations to work for in the country. Over the years, we have spent significant time and effort in developing the Cobbetts values and internal culture and have constantly recognised the need for a sensible work life balance within a challenging environment. We have always appreciated that the strength of Cobbetts and our brand is only as good as the people we employ and I would like to think this achievement proves our approach and commitment.”