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Welcome to the ALB Korea Law Awards 2024
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 6:30pm registration
Venue: To be announced.
Experience the grandeur of the 12th ALB Korea Law Awards 2024, where we pay tribute to the exceptional achievements of Korea's legal practitioners and in-house counsel. Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour and celebration, as we recognize the finest talents in the industry.
The journey will culminate in a spectacular awards ceremony scheduled for November 2024. Be ready to witness the unveiling of the winners and the recognition of their outstanding contributions.
For queries regarding event
Contact: Jeremy Chan at jeremy.chan@thomsonreuters.com
For sponsorship opportunities and audience profiles in the past awards
Contact: Amantha Chia at amantha.chia@thomsonreuters.com
Categories
CATEGORIES
DEAL CATEGORIES
Debt Market Deal of the Year
Equity Market Deal of the Year
M&A Deal of the Year
Project Finance Deal of the Year
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
Dealmaker of the Year
Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year
Foreign Lawyer of the Year
In-House Lawyer of the Year
Managing Partner of the Year
Managing Partner of the Year (Boutique Firm) (NEW)
Woman Lawyer of the Year
Young Lawyer of the Year
IN-HOUSE CATEGORIES
Compliance and Risk Management In-House Team of the Year (NEW)
Financial Services In-House Team of the Year
Innovative In-House Team of the Year
Investment Banking In-House Team of the Year (NEW)
Technology, Media and Telecommunications In-House Team of the Year
Korea In-House Team of the Year
LAW FIRM CATEGORIES
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 (NEW)
Energy and Resources Law Firm of the Year
Insurance Law Firm of the Year
International Arbitration Law Firm of the Year
International Deal Firm of the Year
Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year - International
Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year - Domestic
Korea Deal Firm of the Year
Korea Practice Foreign Law Firm of the Year
Labour and Employment Law Firm of the Year
Litigation Law Firm of the Year
Maritime Law Firm of the Year
Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year (NEW)
Overseas Practice Law Firm of the Year
Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year
Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year
Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year (NEW)
Korea Law Firm of the Year
Submit Today
IMPORTANT DATES
Opening of nominations | 21 August |
Deadline for submissions (Extended) | 20 September (27 September) |
Announcement of finalists | Early October |
Awards ceremony | 6 November |
SUBMISSION INQUIRIES
Click on the link below to download submission materials.
Individual Category | In-House Category | Deal Category
Other reference material:
ALB encourages third-party nominations. Please use the below forms to nominate a law firm, in-house team, or individual legal experts for the ALB Korea Law Awards.
Individual Categories | In-House Categories | Other Law Firm Categories
SUBMISSION APPLICATION FEE
In-House applicants are not subject to any application fees.
However, for Law Firm applicants, a nominal USD 30 application fee per submission is applicable, payable upon submission. To facilitate the payment process, kindly select the quantity corresponding to your submitted entries and proceed with secure credit card payment.
EVENT INQUIRIES
For submission inquiries, please write us on albawards@thomsonreuters.com
[Subject line: ALB Korea Law Awards 2024 - Submissions - your company name]
Event Researcher of the ALB Korea Law Awards 2024.
Jeremy Chan
+852 3462 7734
jeremy.chan@thomsonreuters.com
Judges
To be announced.
Finalists
To be announced.
Winners
To be announced.
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FAQs
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.
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 in November 2024.
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. ALB reserve the right to move entries from one category to another if such a change is considered appropriate. ALB’s decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Who will be on the judging panel for ALB Korea 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 judge's 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?
The submission information will be provided to the independent judging panel, for the judging purpose only, 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.
SPONSORSHIP, PARTICIPATION AND OTHER
I would like to sponsor the ALB Law Awards.
Please contact Amantha.Chia@thomsonreuters.com or (+65) 6973 8258 for further details regarding sponsorship.
I am interested in being an official partner of the ALB Law Awards, as a media/legal association.
Please contact tracy.li@thomsonreuters.com.
My practice area or specialty is not listed, but I would like to participate in the Awards.
Please get in touch with our ALB Law Awards research team at jeremy.chan@thomsonreuters.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.
What happens if the winner of a category is not able to attend the ceremony?
The award will be given to the highest-scoring firm, department or individual in attendance at the ceremony.
Disclaimer
Note: We encourage finalists to attend the awards ceremony. The results of the Awards will be announced on the night of the ceremony, and the trophy will be given to the highest-scoring firm, department or individual in attendance at the ceremony. We congratulate all finalists and encourage you to attend the ceremony to celebrate your achievements together.
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).
Please contact Amantha.Chia@thomsonreuters.com or (+65) 6973 8258.
How can I receive communications related to the ALB Korea Law Awards?
Please email tracy.li@thomsonreuters.com to subscribe to the ALB mailing list.
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ALB Law Awards
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