Nominations and submissions are now open for the annual Corporate Counsel Awards 2025 – with a range of new categories on offer.
The benchmark awards program for excellence in the corporate counsel sector is back!
Momentum Media and Lawyers Weekly are calling on the nation’s top-performing in-house counsel to submit an entry or nominate a colleague or team by Friday, 14 February 2025, to be recognised for outstanding achievement in the prestigious Corporate Counsel Awards.
In Australia’s evolving legal landscape – characterised by regulatory complexities, increasing globalisation, and rapid technological advancements – the demand for excellence among in-house counsel has never been greater.
In-house counsel play a pivotal role in risk management, making their services crucial while navigating budgetary limitations. The expertise of in-house counsel not only safeguards the organisation but also drives strategic initiatives, positioning legal teams as essential partners in business growth.
This prestigious awards program honours in-house counsel who have steered their organisation towards unbounded success in this ever-evolving business environment.
The Corporate Counsel Awards is open to in-house counsel across a diverse range of industries, including travel, transport, sports, insurance, healthcare, not-for-profit, defence, real estate, education, and more.
There are 25 individual categories on offer, including Agribusiness Lawyer of the Year, Government Lawyer of the Year, Consultancy Lawyer of the Year, and Professional Services Lawyer of the Year.
A total of nine group categories provide businesses the opportunity to showcase excellence, with categories including Large Law Department of the Year, Best Performance by a Team in Dealmaking, and Best Performance by a Team in ESG.
The awards will culminate at a black-tie gala on Thursday, 8 May 2025, to celebrate the achievements of the industry’s most successful in-house counsel. Click here to buy tickets.
The awards program recognises those influencing the profession and propelling the industry forward.
Receiving a Corporate Counsel award will distinguish entrants from peers and enhance professional standing. Being recognised as one of Australia’s leading in-house counsel can provide credibility to unlock new career opportunities.
The Corporate Counsel Awards, in conjunction with event stakeholders Lawyers Weekly, Momentum Media, and a panel of leading legal professionals and businesses, has developed a robust awards methodology to form the backbone for assessing, analysing and benchmarking Australia’s leading in-house counsel professionals. Click here to view the methodology.
The judging criteria for award categories are both quantitative and qualitative, acknowledging growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence and contribution to Australia’s legal sector.
All businesses and professionals who meet eligibility criteria from across Australia’s in-house counsel industry are encouraged to participate in the awards program.
Entrants can determine which categories they are eligible for or nominate a worthy colleague or team by reviewing the categories here.
Submissions must be received by Friday, 14 February 2025.
Click here for tips on how to write an effective submission.
For more information on Corporate Counsel Awards, click here.
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