Glasgow firm named among UK's best managed companies
The recognition was awarded to firms across various industries, including construction, hospitality, education, and technology.
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Murgitroyd, an international intellectual property firm, guides clients in the life sciences, engineering, and technology sectors.
With 22 global offices, the firm is designed to help innovators protect and commercialise their ideas through strategic patent, trademark, and design services.
The UK's Best Managed Companies programme, an initiative of Deloitte Private, highlights private businesses in the UK for their superior performance.
This year marks the first time the awards have been held in the UK.
Deloitte says they are already established in more than 45 geographies globally.
The programme applauds private companies for their organisational success and industry contributions.
Claire Evans, the UK's Best Managed Companies leader at Deloitte, said: "Private businesses play a vital role in our economy.
"They lead the way on purpose, innovation, creating employment, and importantly, in driving nationwide growth and prosperity.
"This is what has underpinned our motivation in launching this global awards programme in the UK, bringing private businesses together to recognise their excellence and success."
Paul Hazelton, Deloitte Glasgow Partner, said: "We are proud to see two Scottish companies take their place among the UK's Best Managed Companies at our inaugural awards.
"Murgitroyd and Insights are brilliant examples of the innovation and ambition that define Scotland's business landscape.
"They impressed a panel of independent judges with their clarity of purpose, strong leadership, and impact in their respective sectors.
"Their success is a testament to the breadth of talent and potential we have across Scotland's private business community."
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The Best Managed Companies awards programme evaluates businesses on their management quality in areas such as strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and governance and finance.
Entrants undergo a thorough and independent assessment of their management skills and practices.
This involves having their business strategy and operations scrutinised and benchmarked against an evaluation framework used for a winning community of more than 1,300 best-managed private companies worldwide.
The programme's rigorous selection process is designed to ensure that only the most effectively managed companies receive this prestigious recognition.
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