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    Welcome to the ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023!

    WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

    Date:     Thursday, 9 March 2023
    Time:     6:00pm Registration
    Venue:  Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur 

    Thomson Reuters proudly presents the 10th ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023. This prestigious award will recognize the exceptional performance of private practitioners and in-house counsel in Malaysia. Join us for a night of glitz, glamour and celebration of the finest of the legal industry.

    The process will conclude with an awards ceremony in March 2023. 

    For queries regarding submissions and event
    Contact: Zachary at renzachary.zhang@thomsonreuters.com

    For sponsorship opportunities and audience profiles in the past awards
    Contact: Romulus at romulus.tham@thomsonreuters.com 


    PROUDLY PRESENTED BY

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    CATEGORIES

    Deal Categories
    Debt Market Deal of the Year
    Equity Market Deal of the Year
    Finance Deal of the Year
    M&A Deal of the Year
    Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Deal of the Year

    Individual Categories
    Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year
    In-House Lawyer of the Year
    Managing Partner of the Year 
    Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm/In-House)
    Young Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm/In-House)

    In-House Categories
    Technology, Media and Telecommunications In-House Team of the Year 
    Malaysia In-House Team of the Year

    Firm Categories
    Arbitration Law Firm of the Year
    Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
    Construction and Real Estate Law Firm of the Year
    Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year
    East Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
    Energy and Resources Law Firm of the Year 
    ESG-Advisory Law Firm of the Year (NEW)
    Fintech Law Firm of the Year (NEW)
    Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year
    Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year
    Labour and Employment Law Firm of the Year
    Litigation Law Firm of the Year 
    Malaysia Deal Firm of the Year 
    Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year
    Rising Law Firm of the Year 
    Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year 
    Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year
    West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year 
    Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
     

             SUBMISSION FORMS          

    Submissions Are Closed

          IMPORTANT DATES          

    Opening of submissions | December 2
    Deadline for submissions | January 20 (extended) 
    Announcement of finalists | February 10
    Awards ceremony | March 9

         SUBMISSION INQUIRIES          

    Zachary
    Email - renzachary.zhang@thomsonreuters.com

     

    JUDGES

    Each year, ALB invites an independent judging panel of senior and expert legal industry leaders from various sectors corresponding to the diverse list of award categories. ALB is pleased to list some of the distinguished judges. The rest of the panel will be revealed on the evening of the awards.

    Andrew Gale    
    Head of Legal    
    AirAsia Malaysia

    Andrew Mercer    
    General Counsel and Director    
    The Asian Football Confederation

    Emily Lee
    General Counsel, Asia
    Lendlease

    Dr. Nik Salida Suhaila Nik Salleh    
    Dean, Faculty of Shariah And Law    
    Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

    Hoi Yean Loi    
    Head of Legal    
    Kellogg Company

    Honey Tan Lay Ean    
    Co-Chairperson, Family Law Committee    
    Malaysia Bar Council 

    Ida Suryati Ab Rahim    
    Group General Counsel and CS    
    IHH Healthcare

    Puti Mazura Mashudi    
    Acting Head, Group Legal    
    Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation 

    Shahrin Albakri Mustafa Albakri    
    Senior General Manager, Legal, Corporate Secretarial & Compliance    
    Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering

    Sharin Kaur Veriah    
    General Counsel    
    Fusionex International Plc

    Thavakumar Kandiahpillai    
    President    
    Malaysian Corporate Counsel Association

    and many more...
     

    FINALISTS

    We are pleased to announce the finalists for ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023. 

    INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

    Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year

    Cindy Goh Joo Seong - Chooi & Co + Cheang & Ariff
    Foo Joon Liang - Gan Partnership
    Gan Chong Chieh - MahWengKwai & Associates
    Jack Yow - Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Kumar Kanagasingam - Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    Leonard Yeoh-Tay & Partners
    Nicholas Ooi Boon Seng - Ooi & Ooi
    Rosli Dahlan - Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
    Sudharsanan Thillainathan - Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership

    In-House Lawyer of the Year

    Charmaine Lai - Air Liquide 
    Glady Ho Jia Ting - Regency Specialist Hospital 
    Jeff Ong Sze Ren - Tricor
    Muhammad Izzat Bin Md Jonid - Penang Port
    Navrita Kaur - Microlink Solutions 
    Nawal Ismail - HelloGold 
    Ong Johnson – I-Berhad
    Susheel Kaur - Mercedes Benz Services

    Managing Partner of the Year 

    Brian Law - LAW Partnership
    Dhinesh Bhaskaran - Shearn Delamore & Co
    Joel Kon Tai Hoong - Joel & Co
    Lam Wai Loon - Harold & Lam Partnership
    Mohamed Ridza Abdullah - Mohamed Ridza & Co
    Munir Abdul Aziz - Wong & Partners
    Ng Kee Way - Ng Kee Way & Co
    Norliza Binti Rasool Khan - Liza Khan Chambers
    Quek Ngee Meng - Halim Hong & Quek
    Shaun Paulian - D&P Law Group
    Zulkifly Rafique - Zul Rafique & partners

    Woman Lawyer of the Year 

    Claudia Cheah Pek Yee - Skrine
    Esther Ong Hui Chuen - Esther Ong Tengku Saiful & Sree
    Kamilah Kasim - Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Lee Lin Li - Tay & Partners
    Lesley Lim - MahWengKwai & Associates
    Lilian Liew - Zaid Ibrahim & Co
    Poh Zuan Yin - Lee & Poh Partnership
    Susheel Kaur - Mercedes Benz Services
    Nur Syafinaz Vani - Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
    Tania Kat-Lin Edward - Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership

    Young Lawyer of the Year 

    Aarthi Jeyarajah - Aarthi & Associates
    Andreanna Ten - Zaid Ibrahim & Co
    Cassandra Nicole Thomazios - MahWengKwai & Associates
    Crystal Wong Wai Chin - Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    Idza Hajar Binti Ahmad Idzam - Zul Rafique & partners
    Jason Liang - Wong & Partners
    Khoo Ai Theng - Ng Kee Way & Co
    Kwong Chiew Ee - Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Lim Wei Jiet - Lim Wei Jiet Advocates & Solicitors
    Navrita Kaur - Microlink Solutions
    Nereen Kaur - Christopher & Lee Ong
    Shaun Tan Cheng Hong - Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership

    IN-HOUSE CATEGORIES

    Technology, Media and Telecommunications In-House Team of the Year 

    Infobip
    Lazada Malaysia
    Sea Gamer Mall (Seagm)

    Malaysia In-House Team of the Year

    American Express
    HSBC Malaysia & HSBC Amanah
    Infobip
    Lazada
    LBS Bina Group
    Malayan Banking Group (Maybank)
    Mercedes Benz Services Malaysia
    Penang Port
    Sea Gamer Mall (Seagm)
    Tricor Malaysia

    LAW FIRM CATEGORIES

    Arbitration Law Firm of the Year

    Gan Partnership
    Harold & Lam Partnership
    Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    Ng Kee Way & Co
    Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Raja, Daryl & Loh
    Shook Lin & Bok
    The Law Office of Anil & Tan
    Vin Cheng & Co
    Wong & Partners

    Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year

    Adnan Sundra & Low
    Albar & Partners
    Azmi & Associates
    Christopher & Lee Ong
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    Mohamed Ridza & Co
    Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Raja, Daryl & Loh
    Tay & Partners
    Wong & Partners
    Zaid Ibrahim & Co
    Zul Rafique & partners

    Construction and Real Estate Law Firm of the Year 

    Christopher & Lee Ong
    Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Shook Lin & Bok
    Skrine
    Tay & Partners
    Zaid Ibrahim & Co

    Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year 

    Ariff Rozhan & Co
    D&P Law Group
    Esther Ong Teng Ku Saiful & Sree
    Gan Partnership
    Gan Lee & Tan
    Harold & Lam Partners
    Ng Kee Way & Co
    Ooi & Ooi

    East Malaysia Law Firm of the Year

    David Allan Sagah & Teng Advocates
    S. K. Ling & Tan Advocates
    Teng Alex & Company

    Energy and Resources Law Firm of the Year 

    Adnan Sundra & Low
    Albar & Partners
    D&P Law Group
    Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Wong & Partners
    Zaid Ibrahim & Co

    ESG-Advisory Law Firm of the Year

    Adnan Sundra & Low
    Albar & Partners
    Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Wong & Partners

    Fintech Law Firm of the Year

    Azmi & Associates
    Christopher & Lee Ong
    Gan, Lee & Tan
    KhaiLing Yau Chambers
    Ming & Partners
    Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Raja, Darryl & Loh
    Shearn Delamore & Co
    Wong & Partners
    Zaid Ibrahim & Co

    Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year 

    Chooi & Co + Cheang & Ariff
    Christopher & Lee Ong
    LAW Partnership
    Shearn Delamore & Co
    Skrine
    Tay & Partners
    Wong & Partners
    Wong Jin Nee & Teo

    Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year

    Adnan Sundra & Low
    Albar & Partners
    Azmi & Associates
    Lee Hishammudin Allen & Gledhill
    Mohamed Ridza & Co
    Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Raja, Darryl & Loh
    Wong & Partners
    Zaid Ibrahim & Co
    Zul Rafique & partners

    Labour and Employment Law Firm of the Year 

    Christopher & Lee Ong
    LAW Partnership
    Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Shearn Delamore & Co
    Shook Lin & Bok
    Wong & Partners
    Zul Rafique & partners

    Litigation Law Firm of the Year 

    Christopher & Lee Ong
    Lee Hishammudin Allen & Gledhill
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Raja, Darryl & Loh
    Shearn Delamore & Co
    Shook Lin & Bok
    Zul Rafique & partners

    Malaysia Deal Firm of the Year 

    Adnan Sundra & Low
    Albar & Partners
    Christopher & Lee Ong
    Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Wong & Partners
    Zul Rafique & partners

    Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year

    Ariff Rozhan & Co
    Esther Ong Tengku Saiful & Sree
    Jazzmine Khoo & Associates
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    Ng Kee Way & Co
    Vin Cheng & Co

    Rising Law Firm of the Year 

    Amos Ho, Sew & Kiew
    D&P Law Group
    Gan, Lee & Tan
    Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair
    Liza Khan Chambers
    Ming & Partners
    Ng Kee Way & Co
    Tay Chambers

    Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year 

    Adnan Sundra & Low
    Azmi & Associates
    Christopher & Lee Ong
    LAW Partnership
    Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    Raja, Darryl & Loh
    Shearn Delamore & Co
    Skrine
    Tay & Partners
    Wong & Partners
    Zul Rafique & partners

    Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year

    D&P Law Group
    Daniel & Wong
    Gan, Lee & Tan
    Joel & Mei
    KhaiLing Yau Chambers
    Lee & Poh Partnership
    Ming & Partners
    Mohamed Ridza & Co
    Rohamat & Ling
    Shu Yin, Teh & Taing
    Tuang, Chu & Co
    Wei Chien & Partners

    West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year 

    Adnan Sundra & Low
    Albar & Partners
    D&P Law Group
    Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    Shook Lin & Bok
    Vin Cheng & Co
    Zul Rafique & partners

    Malaysia Law Firm of the Year 

    Adnan Sundra & Low
    Christopher & Lee Ong
    Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    Shearn Delamore & Co
    Shook Lin & Bok
    Tay & Partners
    Wong & Partners
    Zaid Ibrahim & Co

    DEAL CATEGORIES**

    Debt Market Deal of the Year

    CIMB’s Issuance of GMTN
    Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Allen & Overy; Linklaters; Zaid Ibrahim & Co;

    EnQuest’s Senior Notes Issuance
    Law Firms: Cravath, Swaine & Moore; Latham & Watkins; Shearn Delamore & Co.; Skrine
    Banks: BNP Paribas; Deutsche Bank AG (London Branch)

    Islamic MTN by edotco Malaysia
    Law Firm: Rahmat Lim & Partners

    Islamic MTN by Sarawak Petchem
    Law Firm: Rahmat Lim & Partners

    MISC Capital Two’s Issuance of GMTN
    Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (Hong Kong); Kadir Andri & Partners; Milbank
    Banks: Citigroup, Maybank, MUFG; Standard Chartered Bank

    PLUS’ Sukuk Programme Offering
    Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Zaid Ibrahim & Co
    Banks: CIMB Investment Bank; RHB Investment Bank

    Sustainability Sukuk Murabahah Programme 
    Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Shearn Delamore & Co.
    Banks: AmInvestment Bank; CIMB Investment Bank; Hong Leong Investment Bank; Maybank Investment Bank; RHB Investment Bank; United Overseas Bank (Malaysia)

    UDA’s Sukuk Programme
    Law Firm: Mohamed Ridza & Co.
    Banks: RHB Investment Bank 

    Equity Market Deal of the Year

    Farm Fresh’s IPO
    Law Firms:  Adnan Sundra & Low; Allen & Overy; Clifford Chance; Kadir, Andri & Partners; PWC Legal
    Banks: CIMB Investment Banks; Maybank Investment Bank; Credit Suisse (Singapore) Limited; Credit Suisse Securities (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; RHB Investment Bank; Hong Leong Investment Bank; AmInvestment Bank; Affin Hwang Investment Bank 

    ITMAX System’s IPO
    Law Firms: Albar & Partners; Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh

    Project Kinabalu 
    Law Firms:  Adnan Sundra & Low; Allen & Overy; Christopher & Lee Ong; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; Zaid Ibrahim & Co
    Banks: Morgan Stanley; Maybank Investment Bank ; CIMB Investment Bank  

    Press Metal’s Private Placement 
    Law Firms:  Clifford Chance; Wong & Partners; Zaid Ibrahim & Co
    Banks: JPMorgan Securities (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; J.P. Morgan Securities PLC; Maybank Investment Bank 

    Finance Deal of the Year

    Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat’s SRI Sukuk
    Law Firm: Adnan Sundra & Low
    Banks: AmInvestment Bank; CIMB Investment Bank; Hong Leong Investment Bank; Maybank Investment Bank; RHB Investment Bank; United Overseas Bank (Malaysia)

    EnQuest’s Senior Notes Issuance
    Law Firms: Cravath, Swaine & Moore; Latham & Watkins Shearn Delamore & Co.; Skrine
    Bank: BNP Paribas; Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch

    IFC Funds Dialog Axiata 
    Law Firms: Allen & Overy; Shearn Delamore & Co.

    MMC Port’s Sukuk Murabahah
    Law Firm: Shearn Delamore & Co.
    Bank: RHB Investment Bank 

    Nufarm’s ABL Facility
    Law Firms: Arnold Bloch Leibler; Christopher & Lee Ong; Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill; Rajah & Tann Singapore; ZICO Law
    Bank: AmInvestment Bank 

    TNBPG’s Inaugural Sustainability Sukuk Issuance
    Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Zaid Ibrahim & Co

    Weststar Aviation’s Syndicated Facilities
    Law Firms: Albar & Partners; Rahmat Lim & Partners

    M&A Deal of the Year

    Bridgestone’s Divestment of Chemical Products Solutions to Endeavour United 
    Law Firms: Skrine; Squire Patton Boggs

    Digi and Celcom merger 
    Law Firms: Adnan, Sundra & Low; Allen & Overy; Christopher & Lee Ong; Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; Zaid Ibrahim & Co.
    Banks: CIMB Investment Bank; Maybank Investment Bank 

    DigitalBridge’s Acquisition of AIMS Data 
    Law Firms: Adnan, Sundra & Low; White & Case; Wong & Partners

    Sale of AmGeneral Insurance to Liberty Insurance  
    Law Firms: Kadir, Andri & Partners; Wong & Partners; Zaid Ibrahim & Co

    Starlight Asset’s Acquisition of 68.35% stake in Affin Hwang Asset Management
    Law Firms: Adnan, Sundra & Low; Christopher & Lee Ong; Milbank
    Banks: CIMB Investment Bank; UBS AG Hong Kong

    UOB Malaysia’s Acquisition of Citibank Consumer Banking
    Law Firms: Allen & Overy; Kadir Andri & Partners; Linklaters; Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Bank: United Overseas Bank

    Wood, ICE Petroleum Form Malaysian Alliance 
    Law Firm: Shook Lin & Bok

    Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Deal of the Year

    Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat’s SRI Sukuk
    Law Firm: Adnan Sundra & Low
    Banks: AmInvestment Bank; CIMB Investment Bank; Hong Leong Investment Bank; Maybank Investment Bank; RHB Investment Bank; United Overseas Bank (Malaysia)

    Digi and Celcom merger 
    Law Firms: Adnan, Sundra & Low; Allen & Overy; Christopher & Lee Ong; Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; Zaid Ibrahim & Co.
    Banks: CIMB Investment Bank; Maybank Investment Bank 

    Malaysia Debt Venture’s Sukuk Programme
    Law Firm: Albar & Partners

    The MRT 3 Project 
    Law Firms: Rahmat Lim & Partners

    Project Quartet 
    Law Firms: Adnan, Sundra and Low; Kadir Andri & Partners
    Bank: Hong Leong Investment Bank 

    Pengurusan Air SPV
    Law Firm: Albar & Partners
    Banks: AmInvestment Bank; CIMB Investment Bank; Maybank Investment Bank 

    TNBPG’s Inaugural Sustainability Sukuk Issuance
    Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Zaid Ibrahim & Co

    **COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

    Please note that the inclusion of banks and legal advisors in the transactions essentially reflects the information provided by nominating organizations. Therefore, any omission of a party involved in any of these transactions should not be taken as a commentary on the role assumed by that party. For queries about the shortlist, please email Zachary at renzachary.zhang@thomsonreuters.com.

    Finalists are now final and will not be changed.

    Refer to our Research Methodology on the judging criteria and parameters. Alternatively, contact Zachary at renzachary.zhang@thomsonreuters.com (+65 6973 8283)

    WINNERS

    Congratulations to the winners of ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023.

    INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

    Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year
    Jack Yow - Rahmat Lim & Partners

    In-House Lawyer of the Year
    Susheel Kaur - Mercedes Benz Services

    Managing Partner of the Year
    Zulkifly Rafique - Zul Rafique & partners

    Woman Lawyer of the Year 
    Kamilah Kasim - Rahmat Lim & Partners

    Young Lawyer of the Year 
    Crystal Wong Wai Chin - Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

    IN-HOUSE CATEGORIES

    Technology, Media and Telecommunications In-House Team of the Year 
    Lazada Malaysia

    Malaysia In-House Team of the Year 
    Lazada Malaysia

    LAW FIRM CATEGORIES

    Arbitration Law Firm of the Year
    Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

    Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
    Zul Rafique & partners

    Construction and Real Estate Law Firm of the Year
    Christopher & Lee Ong

    Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year
    Gan Partnership

    East Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
    David Allan Sagah & Teng Advocates

    Energy and Resources Law Firm of the Year 
    Rahmat Lim & Partners

    ESG-Advisory Law Firm of the Year 
    Rahmat Lim & Partners

    Fintech Law Firm of the Year 
    Raja, Darryl & Loh

    Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year
    Shearn Delamore & Co

    Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year
    Adnan Sundra & Low

    Labour and Employment Law Firm of the Year
    Shearn Delamore & Co

    Litigation Law Firm of the Year 
    Rahmat Lim & Partners

    Malaysia Deal Firm of the Year 
    Christopher & Lee Ong

    Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year
    Jazzmine Khoo & Associates
    MahWengKwai & Associates

    Rising Law Firm of the Year 
    Gan, Lee & Tan

    Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year 
    Christopher & Lee Ong

    Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year
    KhaiLing Yau Chambers

    West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year 
    Adnan Sundra & Low

    Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
    Adnan Sundra & Low

    DEAL CATEGORIES

    Debt Market Deal of the Year
    PLUS’ Sukuk Programme Offering
    Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Zaid Ibrahim & Co
    Banks: CIMB Investment Bank; RHB Investment Bank

    Equity Market Deal of the Year
    Farm Fresh’s IPO
    Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Allen & Overy; Clifford Chance; Kadir, Andri & Partners; PWC Legal
    Banks: CIMB Investment Banks; Maybank Investment Bank; Credit Suisse (Singapore) Limited; Credit Suisse Securities (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; RHB Investment Bank; Hong Leong Investment Bank; AmInvestment Bank; Affin Hwang Investment Bank

    Finance Deal of the Year
    Weststar Aviation’s Syndicated Facilities
    Law Firms: Albar & Partners; Rahmat Lim & Partners

    M&A Deal of the Year
    UOB Malaysia’s Acquisition of Citibank Consumer Banking
    Law Firms: Allen & Overy; Kadir Andri & Partners; Linklaters; Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Bank: United Overseas Bank

    Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Deal of the Year
    The MRT 3 Project
    Law Firm: Rahmat Lim & Partners

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    ELIGIBILITY

    How do I know if I am eligible to make a submission? 

    We highly encourage all firms, individuals and in-house teams to submit, as we have numerous award categories to choose from. We welcome both past participants and newcomers to join the submission for the awards. 

    Is self-nomination permitted?

    Yes, we accept self-nominated submissions. We also accept third-party submissions, should you wish to nominate an external party or vice versa.

    Is there a fee required to make a submission in the law awards?

    No, there is no fee payment required for you or your firm/team to make a submission. 

    TIMELINE OF EVENTS

    When will the finalists and winners be announced?

    The shortlist of finalists will be released around 4-8 weeks prior to the awards ceremony. The winners will be exclusively announced at the awards ceremony on 25 November 2022.

    NOMINATION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT 

    How are the finalists chosen?

    Asian Legal Business will compile all of the submission entries, and the ALB editorial and research teams will extensively review each submission to ensure the criteria are met in order to advance to the shortlist of finalists. We stress that this process is fair, impartial and not subject to external influences. 

    How are the winners chosen? 

    Once the shortlist of finalists have been announced, an independent judging panel will review and select their top three choices for the award categories they are assigned to. The scores for each award category will be tabulated, and the individual/firm/team with the highest score will be announced as the winner. 

    What are the award categories that I can take part in?

    Any law firms, in-house teams or individuals may take part in multiple award categories if appropriate. The researchers reserve the right to move entries from one category to another if they feel it appropriate. The researchers’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. 

    Who will be on the judging panel for ALB Law Awards? 

    There will be an independent judging panel of at least 25 senior and expert legal industry leaders to review the submission materials. The judging panel will be selected on the basis of their expertise and knowledge, and will be comprised from various sectors to correspond to the diverse list of award categories. A partial list of judges’ names will be released prior to the awarding ceremony, and the remaining judges will be revealed on the evening of the awards. 

    What will my contact information/my client’s information be used for?

    All contact information provided will not be disclosed to external parties; and will only be seen by our ALB research team and the judges panel. We keep the information on record internally, in case we need to contact you or your client regarding any questions or discrepancies in the submission form. 

    Where will my name/firm name/team name be published if we are a finalist or winner?

    As a finalist and/or winner, your firm/team/individual name will be published in ALB awards materials and print magazine. For more information, please contact us.

    Is my submission confidential?

    Any information you submit will only be reviewed by the ALB team and independent judging panel, whose names will be published. The material submitted will only be disclosed to the above; if there is any information that is strictly confidential, please mark clearly on the nomination form. Though we do our best to maintain the security of the information you provide, any information you transmit to us is done at your own risk and Thomson Reuters is not responsible for any unauthorized transmission of information.  

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    Please get in touch with our ALB Law Awards research team at lokesh.bogati@tr.com.

    Can I participate in Awards across the region?

    Yes, you can participate in more than one market. Please note there may be specific criteria for each market.

    Who should attend the Awards Ceremony? Can I attend?

    We welcome all finalists and non-finalists to join the Awards Ceremony; please contact Amantha.Chia@thomsonreuters.com or (+65) 6973 8258.

    I would like to order a winner’s trophy and/or certificate (for finalists and winners).

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