Allen & Overy (A&O), White & Case and Travers Smith are among a cross-section of firms battling it out to secure prizes at the 2007 British Legal Awards.

Shortlists published today (8 November) show A&O, White & Case and DLA Piper among those in contention for the coveted international firm award, while Ashurst, Travers Smith and Nabarro have been selected in the competitive UK category.