1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Leadership and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Open to Asia-based boutique law firms with less than 50 full-time lawyers on the ground. Candidate firms must be able to demonstrate the firm’s niches and specialities, and substantiate that with objective data. Entries must convince the judges that they are not only leaders in their chosen markets, but that they have made significant progress over the past 12-18 months.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Note on dispute cases: For litigation and arbitration cases to be considered as relevant matters, they must be DECIDED at least once; ongoing litigation and arbitration cases will NOT be considered. We encourage you to only submit cases you’ve won; cases decided against you will not be considered useful evidence.

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights on major, landmark fund establishments, fundraising/secondaries,deals that set new standards in the delivery of legal services, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. They should summarise the deal’s key features, explain its significance and outline the team’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights on private equity investments and buyouts, fundraising/secondaries, private credit or other type of private capital transaction that has a significant UK element to it and that sets new standards in the delivery of legal services, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. They should summarise the deal’s key features, explain its significance and outline the team’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

This category encompasses all project development be it oil and gas, infrastructure, real estate etc.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Firms need to have been founded in Southeast Asia to qualify for this award.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

Entries for this award should focus on THREE (3) work highlights that have a significant Asian regulatory element and set new standards in the delivery of high-level legal services and solutions, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. Please summarize the key features, importance and creativity of each matter, outlining the team’s or lead lawyer’s role.

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 
1. Legal expertise and innovation 
2. Regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Teamwork and efficiency
5. Client satisfaction 
6. Contribution to the field, industry or legislation

Max. 800 words.

This award recognizes projects or initiatives law firms implement in Asian offices to improve diversity and inclusion in gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability. Please describe how the program or initiative works, who are the key members and the scale it has been implemented. Entries may include evidence of program achievements such as statistics, references and written feedback from employees that illustrate its success.
(Max. 600 words)

This recognizes projects or initiatives that best honor the spirit of pro bono. Consideration will only be given to law firm initiatives when Asia-based lawyers donate their time on pro bono legal works or related legal research and training programs to benefit the less fortunate in local communities around the region.
Please also provide an appropriate written reference that illustrates the success of the initiative(s).
(Max. 600 words)

This award, open to suppliers, is for an innovative product that has launched or gained significant traction in the last year. Entrants must demonstrate originality in the delivery of their products and/or service. Product types include AI / Cyber Security / E-discovery tech / Data management / Translation / Knowledge Management / Contract tech / Litigation tech / Practice Management / Cross-border tech

• Product Overview – Provide a clear and concise description of the product, its purpose, and the problem it aims to solve within the legal industry. What are the key features and innovations that set it apart from competitors? Include information on the development process, the team involved, and the timeline from concept to launch. 
• Implementation and Impact – Discuss the effectiveness of the product's implementation. Was the product deployed successfully within the expected timeframe and budget? Highlight its performance in real-world scenarios, including how it has improved legal processes, increased efficiencies, or delivered cost savings to users. Provide evidence of how the product is meeting or exceeding its goals.
• Client Feedback - Provide a written reference or testimonial that illustrates the value and success of your offering.

(Max. 800 words)

Eligibility
Open to law firm, legal departments and other providers of legal services.

Entry Criteria
Entries for this award should focus on systems and projects that demonstrate excellence in legal operations.

The judges will expect to see evidence of:
 - Legal expertise and innovation
 - Cost and time savings
 - Teamwork
 - Contribution to the success of the business
 - Efficiency
 - Strategic vision
 - Client Satisfaction

• Please provide examples of the projects and systems.
• Evidence of the team's ability to adapt and innovate to the current needs of the organisation.
• How the project or system has improved efficiency and ultimately client service provision?
• Show how the team members have worked as change agents and creatively challenged the status quo.
  
  (Max. 800 words)

Open to general counsel or heads of legal who are based in Asia. 

The submission should highlight concrete - and preferably measurable - ways in which the GC has contributed to the success of his or her company across the full spectrum of in-house responsibility (i.e. financial/customer/operational/people), rather than simply evidence of acting on one or more high-profile transactions.

1. Leadership
2. Strategic vision
3. Troubleshooting and legal skills
4. A commitment to employee development
5. Client satisfaction
6. Contribution to the success of the business
7. Contribution to the wider community

(Max. 800 words)

This award goes to the best in-house legal department at a company in Asia, recognising its outstanding work. Self-nominations from heads of legal are welcome, as are submissions from law firms wishing to recommend an exceptional team. Please explain why the department deserves to win the award. Include an overview of the major projects executed and teamwork attributes displayed during the stated period, and how specific regulatory and commercial challenges were overcome through creative means. 

The judging committee will expect to see evidence of:
1. Strategic vision
2. Legal expertise and innovation
3. Industry knowledge and experience
4. Troubleshooting and regulatory/commercial solutions
5. Employee and team development
6. Client satisfaction
7. Contribution to the success of the business
8. Teamwork and efficiency 

Please be sure to also describe the size and structure of the legal department, the scope of responsibilities and concrete examples of how the department has helped the company achieve its strategic objectives. Please also include three major projects executed.

(Max. 800 words)

Not open for entries, winner will be announced at the awards ceremony.

Not open for entries, winner will be announced at the awards ceremony.

Not open for entries, winner will be announced at the awards ceremony.

Not open for entries, winner will be announced at the awards ceremony.