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Submissions are now open for the ALB Japan Law Awards. Now on its 16th year, the black-tie gala event recognising and celebrating Japan’s top deals, dealmakers and lawyers will take place on June 11 at one of the grandest venues in Japan.

Japan’s legal market is robust and dynamic, and a total of 44 award categories is up for grabs. New award categories will also be launched, such as Compliance and Risk Management In-House Team of the Year, Transportation and Logistics In-House Team of the Year, Rising Law Firm of the Year and Technology and Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year.

ALB looks forward to welcoming past participants and winners, as well as new joiners. All professionals are welcome to apply for the awards through self-nomination, or you may also nominate your industry partners or clients.

All submissions must strictly be in ALB submission forms. The deadline to submit nominations is March 30, 2020 

The finalists will be announced online in late April. 


Read the full list of categories here, or visit the website for more details.

For inquiries about the event, please contact Harmony Tam at +852 2841 5783 or harmony.tam@thomsonreuters.com.  

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Amantha Chia at or +65 6870 3917 or amantha.chia@thomsonreuters.com.

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