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Recognizing excellence across all areas of legal, tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services worldwide

Boutique Firm Award

Boutique Firm Award

Recognizing niche law firms that deliver exceptional depth, innovation, and leadership within focused areas of legal practice.

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Litigation Boutique of the Year
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Boutique
Regulatory & Compliance Boutique
Intellectual Property Boutique
Technology & Cyber Law Boutique
White Collar & Financial Crime Boutique
Employment & Labour Law Boutique
Tax Law Boutique
ESG, Human Rights & Impact Boutique
Family Law & Private Client Boutique
Real Estate & Construction Boutique
Immigration & Global Mobility Boutique
Corporate/M&A Boutique
Public & Constitutional Law Boutique
Cross-Border/Regional Legal Boutique
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Dispute Resolution & Advocacy Excellence Award

Dispute Resolution & Advocacy Excellence Award

Honoring outstanding individuals and firms who demonstrate mastery in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and strategic conflict resolution across borders.

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Litigation Excellence
Litigator of the Year
Complex Litigation Strategy Leader
Rising Star in Litigation
Public Interest Litigation Advocate
Cross-Border Litigation Specialist
Arbitration Excellence
Arbitration Team of the Year
International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year
Investor-State Arbitration Expert
Commercial Arbitration Case of the Year
Construction Arbitration Excellence
Mediation & ADR Excellence
Mediation Advocate of the Year
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Innovator
Community or Public Mediation Champion
ADR Strategist of the Year
International & Cross-Border Disputes
International Disputes Expert of the Year
Cross-Border Disputes Resolution Leader
Treaty & Trade Disputes Specialist
Global Advocacy Impact Award
Technology & Innovation in Disputes
LegalTech in Dispute Resolution Innovator
AI-Powered Disputes Management Award
Tech-Driven Evidence & Strategy Leader
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Corporate, M&A & Transactional Excellence Award

Corporate, M&A & Transactional Excellence Award

Celebrating excellence in corporate advisory, M&A, private equity, restructuring, and high-stakes transactional law.

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Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A Deal of the Year
Cross-Border M&A Specialist
Mid-Market M&A Advisor of the Year
Strategic Buyer Counsel Award
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Private Equity Legal Advisor of the Year
Venture Capital Transactions Leader
Fund Structuring & LP Counsel Award
Corporate Advisory & Governance
Corporate Advisory Lawyer of the Year
General Corporate Structuring Specialist
Boardroom Counsel Excellence Award
Corporate Governance Advisory Leader
Restructuring, Distress & Insolvency
Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer of the Year
Cross-Border Restructuring Deal of the Year
Debt & Creditor Advisory Specialist
Emerging & Strategic Transactions
Technology Transactions Counsel of the Year
Joint Venture & Strategic Alliance Expert
Corporate Transactions Team of the Year
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General Counsel & In-House Excellence Award

General Counsel & In-House Excellence Award

Recognizing visionary general counsel and high-performing in-house legal teams driving strategy, innovation, and risk management within organizations.

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Individual Leadership
General Counsel of the Year
Emerging In-House Leader (Under 40)
Strategic Business Counsel Award
Crisis Management Counsel of the Year
Team Excellence
In-House Legal Team of the Year
Cross-Functional Legal Collaboration Award
Legal Department Transformation Award
Global Legal Operations Team of the Year
Practice-Focused Excellence
Compliance & Ethics Leadership - In-House
In-House Deal Advisor of the Year
IP & Innovation Strategy - In-House Counsel
Regulatory Advisory Excellence - In-House
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Women in Law Excellence Award

Women in Law Excellence Award

Honoring the leadership, innovation, and social impact of women shaping the legal profession across practice areas and sectors.

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Leadership & Lifetime Excellence
Woman Legal Leader of the Year
Lifetime Contribution to the Legal Profession (Woman)
Judicial Leadership (Woman Judge/Magistrate)
In-House Leadership (Woman GC or Legal Ops)
Innovation & Trailblazing
Trailblazer & Legal Innovator (Woman)
LegalTech/Innovation Leadership (Woman)
Policy or Regulatory Changemaker (Woman)
Rising & Emerging Talent
Rising Star - Woman under 40
Young Legal Entrepreneur (Woman)
Emerging Woman Litigator/Arbitrator
Social Impact & Community
Community Champion (Woman in Law)
Pro Bono or Human Rights Advocate (Woman)
Diversity & Inclusion Ally (Woman)
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Rising Stars in Law Award

Rising Stars in Law Award

Recognizing the next generation of legal talent demonstrating exceptional promise, innovation, and cross-border impact.

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By Practice Type
Rising Star - Private Practice
Rising Star - In-House Counsel
Rising Star - LegalTech or ALSP
Emerging Dispute Resolution Talent
Emerging Corporate Transactions Specialist
By Geography or Reach
Cross-Border Rising Talent
Regional Future Leader (Africa, Asia, Europe, etc.)
City-Based Rising Star
By Achievement or Impact
Innovation & Legal Strategy - Under 40
Client Impact Award - Rising Lawyer
Pro Bono or Social Justice Star - Young Lawyer
Legal Entrepreneur - Under 40
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LegalTech & Innovation Award

LegalTech & Innovation Award

Celebrating transformative use of technology, innovation in legal service delivery, and emerging platforms redefining the legal landscape.

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Legal Technology Excellence
LegalTech Innovator of the Year (Individual or Company)
Legal AI & Automation Pioneer
Best Use of Data & Analytics in Legal Practice
Courtroom & Litigation Tech Excellence
Document Automation & Workflow Excellence
Alternative Legal Services (ALSPs) & Platforms
ALSP of the Year
Innovation in Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO)
Online Legal Service Platform of the Year
Startup LegalTech Company of the Year
Legal Service Transformation
Transformation in Legal Service Delivery
Tech-Driven Client Experience Award
In-House Innovation Through Technology
Digital Access to Justice Innovation
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Intellectual Property Excellence Award

Intellectual Property Excellence Award

Recognizing leadership and excellence in intellectual property strategy, protection, litigation, and innovation across global industries.

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Litigation & Enforcement
IP Litigator of the Year
Cross-Border IP Disputes Expert
Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement Leader
IP Arbitration & ADR Specialist
Advisory, Strategy & Portfolio
IP Strategy & Portfolio Management Excellence
Patent Law Specialist of the Year
Trademark & Brand Protection Leader
Design Rights & Industrial Property Advisor
Technology, Media & Innovation
Digital Rights & Media IP Expert
Software & Tech IP Specialist
AI & Emerging Tech IP Advisor
Entertainment & Content IP Counsel
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Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Digital Compliance Award

Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Digital Compliance Award

Honoring legal professionals at the forefront of digital law, cybersecurity, privacy compliance, and ethical technology regulation.

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Privacy & Data Protection
Data Protection Lawyer of the Year
GDPR/DPDP Compliance Advisor of the Year
Cross-Border Data Compliance Specialist
Privacy Risk & Governance Expert
Sensitive Data & Biometric Law Advisor
Cybersecurity Law & Incident Response
Cyber Law & Incident Response Leader
Cyber Breach Litigation Specialist
Critical Infrastructure Cyber Law Advisor
Regulatory Counsel - Cybersecurity & Data Resilience
Tech & Ethics in Regulation
AI Governance & Data Ethics Expert
Digital Regulatory Advisor of the Year
Emerging Tech & Privacy Framework Specialist
Digital Rights & User Protection Advocate
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Regulatory, Risk & Compliance Excellence Awards

Regulatory, Risk & Compliance Excellence Awards

Recognizing outstanding advisory and legal leadership in regulatory frameworks, financial crime, compliance strategy, and risk governance.

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Regulatory Lawyer of the Year
White-Collar Crime & Investigations Advisor
AML/KYC Compliance Expert
Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Advisory Leader
Global Sanctions & Trade Compliance Specialist
Financial Regulatory Counsel
Risk & Governance Advisory Leader
Internal Investigations & Crisis Management Expert
Regulatory Technology (RegTech) Innovator
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Tax Awards

Tax Awards

Honoring excellence in tax planning, cross-border advisory, dispute resolution, and innovation across the evolving global tax landscape.

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International Tax Advisor of the Year
Transfer Pricing Excellence Award
Indirect Tax & GST/VAT Specialist
Tax Dispute & Controversy Resolution Leader
Digital & Crypto Taxation Expert
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Audit & Assurance Excellence Awards

Audit & Assurance Excellence Awards

Honoring firms and professionals who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and impact in audit quality, financial transparency, and assurance services.

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Audit Firm of the Year
Assurance Innovation Leader
Financial Statement Audit Excellence
Public Sector Audit Expertise
ESG Audit & Disclosure Champion
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Accounting Innovation & Advisory Awards

Accounting Innovation & Advisory Awards

Honoring professionals and firms transforming the accounting landscape through technology, analytics, advisory excellence, and entrepreneurial agility.

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Technology in Accounting Award
Cloud Accounting Leader
Financial Analytics & Intelligence Excellence
Outsourced CFO / Controller of the Year
Startup & Entrepreneurial Accounting Innovation
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Compliance & Risk Advisory Awards

Compliance & Risk Advisory Awards

Honoring professionals and firms demonstrating excellence in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) across regulatory, financial, and operational domains.

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Risk Advisory Expert of the Year
AML, KYC & Financial Crime Compliance Leader
Internal Controls & Governance Advisory
Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Excellence
Cyber Risk & Digital Compliance Advisor
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Business Advisory Awards

Business Advisory Awards

Honoring firms and professionals delivering high-impact strategic, transactional, and transformational business advisory services across global markets.

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Deal Advisory Firm of the Year
Business Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy Expert
Family Business & Private Client Advisory Leader
M&A Integration & Change Management Excellence
Business Succession & Ownership Structuring Advisor
Market Entry Strategy Firm of the Year
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