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Categories of Honours
Recognising excellence across multiple professional disciplines — from law and arbitration to tax, audit, accounting, and advisory worldwide.
2026 Nominations Open
Recognising Excellence Without Boundaries
Honours are granted within jurisdictions across 100+ countries, forming part of a broader global recognition programme celebrating the international professional community.
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Jurisdictions
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Jurisdiction Honour · Tier I
Boutique Firm Honour
Recognising niche law firms delivering exceptional depth, innovation, and leadership within focused areas of legal practice.
- Litigation Boutique of the Year
- Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Boutique
- Regulatory & Compliance Boutique
- Intellectual Property Boutique
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02
Global Honour · Tier II
Dispute Resolution & Advocacy Excellence
Honouring outstanding individuals and firms demonstrating mastery in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and strategic conflict resolution.
- Litigator of the Year
- International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year
- Mediation Advocate of the Year
- Cross-Border Disputes Resolution Leader
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21 sub-categories
03
Jurisdiction Honour · Tier I
Corporate, M&A & Transactional Excellence
Celebrating excellence in corporate advisory, M&A, private equity, restructuring, and high-stakes transactional law.
- M&A Deal of the Year
- Cross-Border M&A Specialist
- Private Equity Legal Advisor of the Year
- Corporate Advisory Lawyer of the Year
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17 sub-categories
04
Global Honour · Tier II
Women in Law Excellence Honour
Honouring the leadership, innovation, and social impact of women shaping the legal profession across practice areas and sectors.
- Woman Legal Leader of the Year
- Trailblazer & Legal Innovator
- Rising Star — Woman under 40
- Community Champion
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13 sub-categories
05
Emerging Honour · Tier I
Rising Stars in Law Honour
Recognising the next generation of legal talent demonstrating exceptional promise, innovation, and cross-border impact.
- Rising Star — Private Practice
- Rising Star — In-House Counsel
- Cross-Border Rising Talent
- Legal Entrepreneur — Under 40
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12 sub-categories
06
Global Honour · Tier II
LegalTech & Innovation Honour
Celebrating transformative use of technology, innovation in legal service delivery, and emerging platforms redefining the legal landscape.
- LegalTech Innovator of the Year
- Legal AI & Automation Pioneer
- ALSP of the Year
- Digital Access to Justice Innovation
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13 sub-categories
07
Jurisdiction Honour · Tier I
Intellectual Property Excellence
Recognising leadership and excellence in intellectual property strategy, protection, litigation, and innovation across global industries.
- IP Litigator of the Year
- Patent Law Specialist of the Year
- Trademark & Brand Protection Leader
- AI & Emerging Tech IP Advisor
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12 sub-categories
08
Jurisdiction Honour · Tier I
Tax Excellence Honour
Honouring excellence in tax planning, cross-border advisory, dispute resolution, and innovation across the evolving global tax landscape.
- International Tax Advisor of the Year
- Transfer Pricing Excellence
- Tax Dispute & Controversy Resolution Leader
- Digital & Crypto Taxation Expert
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5 sub-categories
09
Jurisdiction Honour · Tier I
Audit & Assurance Excellence
Honouring firms and professionals demonstrating leadership, innovation, and impact in audit quality, financial transparency, and assurance services.
- Audit Firm of the Year
- Assurance Innovation Leader
- Financial Statement Audit Excellence
- ESG Audit & Disclosure Champion
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5 sub-categories
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