DENVER (July 23, 2009) – Partner Paul Schlauch of Holland & Hart LLP has been named Mining Lawyer of the Year 2009 in the Who’s Who Legal Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
With more than 11 years of independent research, Who’s Who Legal used thousands of nominations it received from clients and private practice professionals worldwide to identify this year’s leading individual attorneys in 30 areas of law. The winners were formally announced in The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers 2009.
The Who's Who awards are based on past performance, feedback received during the organization's ongoing research process, and the overall aggregate number of weighted votes.
Who’s Who Editor in Chief Callum Campbell said of Schlauch, “In a highly competitive field, retaining the Who’s Who Legal Mining Lawyer of the Year Award is an outstanding achievement. No one else has ever won this award, and the consistent positive feedback we received recognizes Paul Schlauch’s exceptional level of performance, and service to clients. We have no hesitation in once again declaring him the leading lawyer for Mining expertise.”