We have begun accepting nominations for the ninth annual ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2013, to be held in Singapore on May 17. The deadline is Jan. 24, so make sure you get your nominations in before that.

The new and enhanced methodology in 2013 will ensure reliable, trustworthy and valuable results.

Parameters include:  

Nominees must be, or officially affiliated to, a law firm, an in-house department, a bank or an accountancy firm based in or having physical office in SE Asia (excludes India Law Firm category).

All deals must have a significant SE Asia element.

Work must be completed, and the services provided within the period of Jan.1,  2012 through Dec. 31, 2012.

New award categories:

Some new categories have been introduced this year, including:

Banking & Financial Services In-House Team of the Year

Innovative In-House Team of the Year

Corporate Citizen/CSR Law Firm of the Year 

Emerging Markets Law Firm of the Year

Amended criteria: 

Consistent with business reality, some criteria have been adjusted - for instance, deals must be no smaller than $1billion - ensuring that only the most significant and complex transactions are recognised.

For a full list of criteria and categories, please click here.

For further information please contact Iris Ma on iris.ma@thomsonreuters.com

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