Disputes Lawyer of the Year

To recognise the individual disputes lawyer demonstrating exceptional legal analysis, strategy, advocacy, client leadership, integrity and professional influence.

Individual Leadership Competitive Award

Entry route

Self submission, nomination or research led inclusion; hybrid assessment

Status

Competitive Award

Eligibility snapshot

  • Partner, counsel or equivalent senior private practice disputes lawyer
  • Normally at least 12 years of post qualification legal experience
  • Lead or decisive strategic role in at least three eligible Disputes
  • Two client or independent references

Full requirements

  • Partner, counsel or equivalent senior private practice disputes lawyer.
  • Normally at least 12 years of post qualification legal experience, unless the Awards Oversight Committee approves an exception based on documented circumstances.
  • Lead or decisive strategic role in at least three eligible Disputes.
  • Nominee consent before public Shortlist announcement.
  • Confidential Matters must remain verifiable.
  • Two client or independent references and evidence of outcome, milestone or strategy are required.