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There are twelve categories for the Luxury Law Awards 2024. We are inviting entries for individuals and organisations from luxury brands and private practices.
To create an entry please click on the category you wish to enter and follow the instructions. It’s free and simple to make a submission.
Entry Instructions
The awards are open to people working in any capacity in the UK legal sector, so long as they meet the category criteria. The same principle applies to organisations and teams.
Individuals may enter a maximum of three categories.
The awards recognise achievements in the period after September 2022, although it is understood that entries may touch on events prior to this date. For example a case may have started before then. Equally, a case may not be complete, but a significant landmark may have been reached during the time period.
Each category has its own instructions and criteria. Read these instructions carefully and take care to follow them.
When asked to provide evidence of success or achievement back up your narrative with evidence which will typically contain metrics. At the same time, set out to inspire the judges with a well-told story that paints a three-dimensional portrait of the individual, team, or business.
The entry forms have strict word limits. In order to ensure an equitable process — and streamline judging for our busy panel of judges — entrants must use the online form.
Supporting evidence
One piece of supporting evidence is permitted. However, remember that the judges are only likely to take this into account if they are impressed by the entry.
Links
It isn’t possible to include html links in the online form. These can be added to the supporting document.
Confidentiality
Clearly marked, confidential information will be respected.
Category selection
The organisers reserve the right to move entries to different categories if it is felt these are more appropriate.
Brands
General Counsel of the Year sponsored by Davis Wright Tremaine
Open to general counsel at luxury companies
The recipient of this award will be a general counsel who has had an exceptional year fulfilling the dual role of business facilitator and guardian of their company’s brand. Alongside measurable evidence of success in meeting their targets, the judges will also be looking to recognise someone who displays soft leadership skills, including mentoring, and a commitment to ESG values.
Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Perkins Coie
Open to the founders of luxury companies
The judges will be looking for someone who is combining creativity with business acumen to carve out a sustainable market for a product or service thereby helping to ensure the luxury sector maintains its vibrancy and competitiveness. Alongside measurable evidence of success, the winner of this category will display soft leadership skills, including mentoring, and a commitment to ESG values.
Fashion Counsel of the Year sponsored by Morrison Cohen
Open to fashion counsel at luxury companies.
This category sets out to identify a fashion counsel who has had an exceptional year delivering value for their brand, fulfilling the dual role of business facilitator and guardian of their company’s brand. The submission should focus on a single matter or project that exemplifies the individual’s contribution to the business. The judges will be looking for evidence of legal expertise, team working, initiative leadership and a commitment to ESG values.
ESG Initiative of the Year sponsored by Browne Jacobson
Open to in-house legal teams at luxury companies.
This category seeks to reward an initiative that has made a significant contribution to a brand's ESG goals. The entry should clearly set out the project’s objectives and demonstrate how they have been met, citing hard evidence of success.
IP Counsel of the Year sponsored by Foley & Lardner
Open to IP counsel at luxury companies
This category sets out to identify an IP lawyer who can demonstrate having made an outstanding contribution to the management of their company’s IP assets and protection of the brand. The submission should focus on a single matter or project that exemplifies the individual’s contribution to the business. The judges will be looking for evidence of legal expertise, team working, initiative, leadership and a commitment to ESG values.
Legal Team of the Year sponsored by Graff Search
Open to in-house legal teams at luxury companies.
The winner of this category will be an in-house legal team which has proved its value to the business in a demonstrable way, fulfilling its dual role of business facilitator and guardian of its company’s brand. The judges will be looking for evidence of legal expertise, team working, initiative, leadership and a commitment to ESG values.
Business Leader of the Year sponsored by K&L Gates
Open to senior executives at luxury companies The winner of this award will have delivered growth for their brands and/or implemented a business development strategy that is innovative and proving effective in the luxury sector. Alongside measurable evidence of success, the judges will also be looking to recognise someone who displays soft leadership skills, including mentoring, and a commitment to ESG values.
Private Practice
Luxury Law Firm of the Year – Independent Law Firm
Open to independent law firms.
The winning firm will demonstrate that it not only has a market leading position advising clients in the luxury sector but that it has had an outstanding year. The judges will be looking for evidence of significant progress made during the last 12 months, including clients wins, cutting edge matters and initiatives to improve the value delivered to clients. Entries must include hard evidence of achievement, including client satisfaction. Evidence of a commitment to ESG will also be essential.
Partner of the Year
Open to law firm partners who specialise in advising luxury companies
The winner of this award will have had an exceptional year delivering value for their clients and playing a leadership role at their firm. The judges will be looking for evidence of technical legal skills, team working, client care, leadership and a commitment to ESG.
IP Team of the Year
Open to IP teams advising luxury companies.
This award seeks to single out a team which consistently advises on cutting-edge IP matter for a luxury clients. The entry should focus on a single matter that exemplifies this team’s prowess. The judges will be looking for evidence of technical legal skill, innovation, team working, client satisfaction and the value delivered to the client.
Luxury Law Firm of the Year – International Firm
Open to law firms with a substantial network of offices across the world.
The winning firm will demonstrate that it not only has a market leading position advising clients in the luxury sector but that it has had an outstanding year. The judges will be looking for evidence of significant progress made during the last 12 months, including clients wins, cutting edge matters and initiatives to improve the value delivered to clients. Entries must include hard evidence of achievement, including client satisfaction. Evidence of a commitment to ESG will also be essential.