Sponsorship Prospectus The Northern Law Awards The Biscuit Factory, 11 June 2015 Presented by
About the Northern Law Awards Thank you for taking the time to consider the benefits of participating in the Northern Law Awards 2015. Bringing together key legal professionals and decision makers within the region, the first ever Northern Law Awards comes to Newcastle on the 11 June 2015 at the Biscuit Factory. Celebrating and recognising the great wealth of talent and success within the region, this is the law event for all those practising and working in the legal industry in the North of England. Brought to you by the organisers of the North East Accountancy Awards, which is currently in its 9 th Year and attracts around 400 attendees, it is expected that this event will develop and grow year-on-year, representing an excellent opportunity for you to get involved with the awards from the very beginning! There are a range of high profile sponsorship packages available, details of which are on the following pages, offering you a great opportunity to become part of the event. Working with you to maximise your return on investment, we are happy to discuss any bespoke packages. To discuss any of these exciting opportunities, please don t hesitate to contact Jo Sloan on 0191 241 4523 or jo@echoevents.org Why Participate? Reach your target audience Meet decision makers Build new & strengthen existing relationships Increase company brand awareness Lead generation Celebrate and have fun at a glittering event Audience Profile Reach an influential audience of around 150 expected attendees: Lawyers, senior solicitors, barristers, the judiciary, chartered legal executives, young professionals, marketing executives, accountants, financial advisers, academics, legal regulators
About the Northern Law Awards Award Organisers: Echo Events In the right hands an event is a powerful and engaging tool, whether it is to educate, entertain, reward or inform. Here at Echo Events we work with you to harness this tool helping you communicate your message on every level maximising your return-on-investments. From large scale international congresses and exhibitions to incentive events, awards dinners and cultural events we put together tailored packages for each proposal that comes through our door because every client, event, aim, message and audience is different and we want to make sure you get exactly what s right for you. To discuss your event requirements or to find out more contact us on : 0191 241 4523, info@echoevents.org or visit www.echoevents.org Sponsorship at a Glance Sponsorship Package Price excl. VAT 2015 Introductory rate excl. VAT Title Sponsor 10,000 8,000 Category Sponsor 3,000 2,000 Gift Sponsor 1,500 1,000 Event Programme Sponsor 1,500 1,000 Winners Guide Sponsor 1,500 1,000 Advertising Full Page 400 300 Promotional Opportunities Regular PR and marketing activity will take place on the lead up to the event and represents a powerful opportunity for pre-event involvement. This coverage combined with a planned marketing campaign including e-marketing, telemarketing, press releases and social media exposure ensures that your message will be heard.
Standard Sponsor Entitlements Sponsor Packages As well as the specific entitlements outlined in each package, all sponsorship packages include the following benefits as standard: Recognition as a sponsor (with organisation logo) included on selected printed materials Recognition as a sponsor (with organisation logo) on the dedicated sponsor s page of the official Awards website with a reciprocal link to your website Use of the Awards logo until the end of June 2015 Northern Law Awards 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities With such a range of exciting opportunities available packages are exclusive and sold on a first come first serve basis. Please note that packages are only confirmed on receipt of a signed booking form and cannot be held or reserved. NB: All packages exclude VAT Title Sponsor Introductory rate 8,000 As the key sponsor of this black-tie event your organisation will benefit from being linked to the prestigious event identity from the very beginning. With unrivalled exposure pre, during and postevent this exclusive package represents great value for money. Entitlements include: Recognition as the Title Sponsor (with organisation logo) included on every page of the Awards website with a reciprocal link to your website on the sponsorship page Dedicated headline press release announcing the sponsorship Prime position full page advert in the event guide (inside front cover) Company editorial in the event programme (100 words) Logo placement on the front page of the event programme Logo placement on Awards tickets, table plan displays, menu card Logo placement on holding slides between award categories during the event Opportunity to place up to 4 company banners throughout the Awards Dinner venue (to be provided by sponsor) Exclusive stage time by a company representative at the ceremony Logo placement on all newsletter templates Sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award 10 seats for the Awards 10% sponsor discount on any extra awards dinner tickets purchased (max 10)
Category Sponsor Introductory rate 2,000 Lawyer of the Year Rising Star Young Lawyer of the Year Trainee of the Year Barrister of the Year Sponsor Packages Link your organisation in the minds of leading legal professionals to one of our coveted Awards by sponsoring one of the Award categories at the Northern Law Awards 2015. Award Categories Law Firm of the Year (Small 1-5 Partners) Law Firm of the Year (6+ Partners) Team of the Year (Employment) Team of the Year (Family Law) Team of the Year (Personal Injury/ Clinical Negligence) Team of the Year (Litigation & Dispute Resolution) Team of the Year (Corporate/ Commercial Team of the Year (Crime/ Regulatory) Team of the Year (Property) Legal Department of the Year Law Teacher of the Year Pro Bono/ Community Initiative Law Practice Management Outstanding Achievement Award reserved for Title Sponsor Entitlements include: Recognition (with organisation logo) included on the Awards website under the Categories section (with a reciprocal link to your website and other selected printed materials) Half page advert in the event programme with logo placement next to your category Sponsor acknowledgement (including photograph) in the winners guide Company editorial in the event programme (50 words) Logo placement on category award Logo placement on screen during category presentation and company representative to announce the winner on stage at the awards dinner 3 seats at the Awards Ceremony including access to the Sponsor drinks reception
Gift Sponsor Introductory rate 1,000 Sponsor Packages Present your services direct to each attendee of the Northern Law Awards in a memorable way by treating guests with a branded gift that they can keep. This exciting package gives you free reign to brand each table at the award ceremony with gifts (provided by your organisation and to be approved by organising committee) making sure that your brand has a prime position on the night. Entitlements include: Company editorial in the event programme (50 words) Branded gift to be given to all attendees at the awards ceremony (provided by your organisation) 1 seat for the awards dinner 10% discount on any further tickets purchased for the Awards Ceremony (max 10) Event Programme Sponsor Introductory rate 1000 Given out to all attendees, the programme is a valuable reference tool used throughout the event and is a great opportunity for memorable company exposure. Guests will also take the programme home with them as a memento of their fantastic evening! Entitlements include: Full page advert in the event programme (outside back page) in a prime position alongside the title sponsor Logo placement on the front page of the event programme Company editorial in the event programme (50 words) 1 seat for the awards dinner 10% discount on any further tickets purchased for the Awards Ceremony (max 10)
Sponsor Packages Winners Guide Sponsor Introductory rate 1000 Be remembered alongside the wealth of talent celebrated during the Awards Ceremony by becoming the Winners Guide sponsor. This guide is a great memento of the evening, not only for the winners and runner-ups but for guests as well. This is a great way of keeping your brand in the spotlight post-event. Entitlements include: Full page advert in the winners guide (outside back page) in a prime position alongside the title sponsor Logo placement on the front page of the winners guide Company editorial in the winners guide (50 words) 1 seat for the awards dinner 10% discount on any further tickets purchased for the Awards Ceremony (max 10) Advertising Introductory rate 300 Get direct exposure to influential legal professionals by taking up advertising space in the event programme. Not only used by guests during the event, the event programme is also a fantastic memento of a memorable evening. To discuss our range of advertising opportunities, please contact Jo Sloan on 0191 241 4523 or jo@echoevents.org
Sponsor Booking Form Name of Organisation Contact Name Job Title Address Postcode Tel Email Website address I wish to book the following Sponsorship package: Sponsorship Options (Please tick) Title Sponsor 8,000 +VAT Category Sponsor 2,000 +VAT Winners Guide Sponsor 1,000 +VAT Gift Sponsor 1,500 +VAT Event Programme Sponsor 1,000 + VAT Advertising 300 +VAT Category I wish to sponsor (subject to availability): I wish to take the following number of additional seats: Table of Ten at Cost... Five Seats (Half Table) at Cost... Single Seats at Cost... All prices include 10% sponsor discount Purchase order number: Signature: Once completed please return to Jo Sloan, jo@echoevents.org
Terms & Conditions Northern Law Awards 2015 Sponsorship Terms and Conditions In these terms and conditions the term 'Sponsor' means any company, firm or person who has agreed to sponsorship, or any agent, representative or employee of the sponsor. 1. INFORMATION SUPPLIED Information supplied by the organisers in relation to any event is accurate to the best of their knowledge and belief but shall not constitute any warranty or representation by the organisers and any inaccuracy or mistake therein or omission there from shall not entitle the sponsor to cancel his sponsorship. 2. APPLICATION FOR SPONSORSHIP All sponsorships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The organisers retain the right to reject any sponsor that it deems inappropriate. Sponsors are allowed to offer pledges for single or multiple items. 3. CANCELLATION The organisers shall have the right to refuse cancellation of any sponsorship by the sponsoring company. Tables bookings are non refundable although tickets are fully transferable. 4. REQUEST FOR MATERIAL After written acceptance by the organisers the sponsor must provide the sponsorship funds, logo image (in the format required by the organisers) and other details required (such as correct use of the sponsor's name, trademarks etc) to the organisers within 30 days of receipt of acceptance. 5. PAYMENT All payments due are in UK Pounds Sterling, by cheque or BACS. Payment must be made in full within 30 days of date of invoice. 6. BRANDING No signs or other materials may be pasted, nailed, or otherwise affixed to walls, doors or other surfaces in a way that mars or defaces the premises or equipment and furnishings. Damage from failure to observe this notice is payable by the sponsor. 7. SIGNAGE For sponsorship opportunities that include signage please note - Signage space may be limited. The event organisers will inform each sponsor of the maximum size, number of signs etc.. 8. LOGO REPRESENTATION In order to limit costs the organisers may in some cases limit the number of colours used for the printing of sponsor logos. 9. COPYRIGHT The sponsor warrants that the sponsor owns the copyright of any materials provided to the organisers in relation to the sponsorship and will indemnify the organisers against any claim arising from the publication thereof. The sponsor also grants the organisers the license to reproduce, display and transmit the material in electronic form on the website and to use screen shots of the sponsorship to market and advertise itself.
Terms & Conditions 10. NO WARRANTY The organisers do not warrant that delivery of the organiser's services or sponsorships hereunder will be error-free, uninterrupted or continuous. In no event shall the organisers be liable under this agreement for any consequential, special, indirect, exemplary, punitive, or other damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of data, lost profits, loss of business. 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The organisers will not be liable for damage or loss to a sponsor's property through fire, theft, accident, or any other cause, whether the result of negligence or otherwise. The organisers may require any artwork, materials or information to be amended and may shorten the information provided. The organisers will not be held liable for any loss of photographs, copy, artwork or any other materials provided. The organisers shall not be liable for any errors in content or omissions. Should an error appear in an advertisement, the organiser's liability will be limited to the cost of the advertisement. The organiser shall not be liable for its failure to perform hereunder due to any contingency beyond its reasonable control, including accidents, labour disputes or shortages, acts of God, fires, floods, wars, sabotage, government laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, inability to obtain material and any other similar or different contingency. The organiser makes no warranty that the service will meet the objective, needs or requirements of the sponsor and or advertiser or its agent, nor that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error free. The organiser does not make any warranty or representation as to the use or the results that may be obtained from the use of the service. 12. NO ASSIGNMENT OR RESALE The sponsor and or advertiser or agent may not resell, assign or transfer any of its rights hereunder, and any attempt to resell, assign or transfer such rights will entitle the organisers to terminate the sponsorship and advertising contract immediately, without liability on the part of the organiser. 13. MISCELLANEOUS The organiser reserves the right to make changes to this agreement at any time. The organiser also reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Service, temporarily or permanently, without notice to you. You agree that the organiser shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification to or interruption, suspension or termination of the Service. Nothing under these Terms and Conditions limits the organiser's liability for any fraudulent statement or for personal injury or death caused by the organiser's negligence. If any provision of the Terms and Conditions is held by any competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part the validity of the other provisions of the Terms and Conditions and the remainder of the provision in question shall not be affected. 14. JURISDICTION These terms and conditions shall be construed & governed by English law