Judges’ comments include: “Highly technical deal involving cross-jurisdictional aspects; An excellent submission that went into detail to explain the complexity and innovation required to close what was clearly a complex deal involving a number of parties.”

Judges’ comments include: “By far the largest deal involving multiple stock exchanges with global impact; An excellent submission and worthy of first place. The cross border legal advice was a standout.”

Judges’ comments include: ” A fantastic example of seamless execution of a highly complex project; Incredibly complicated transaction and deserving winner; Significant breadth and innovations to navigate technical complexities and the size of the project were stand out features of this submission.”

Judges’ comments include: ” Brilliant execution of a highly complex transaction; A very detailed submission that clearly addresses the complexity of the transaction and the innovative approach taken to achieve the outcome.”

Judges’ comments include: “Such a hotly contested category but the sheer size combined with the complexity in this transaction with a sector hit particularly hard by COVID make this a worthy winner of M&A Deal of the Year.”

Comments include: “Progressive, nuanced legal techniques and negotiations; Complex and lengthy processes with various matters negotiated across multiple internal streams and groups of lawyers. Innovative legal technology solutions.”

Judges’ comments include: “IFM’s Australian legal team has had a phenomenal year. A truly exceptional and high performing legal team; Breadth and complexity of work across the team shows a team that is used to dealing with high volume, high risk, complex legal matters.”

Judges’ comments include: “The Legal Team stands out for its innovative approach to delivering in-house legal services, its commitment to the development of its people, completing several major deals, supporting the business to bring to market new products and features, and navigating the business through regulatory challenges faced by the industry.”

Judges’ comments include: “Outstanding work not only in her legal  practice, but also in customer experience and team engagement. All the more impressive considering the low usage of external law firms.”

Judges’ comments include: “An amazing list of achievements over a short period – adaptable, dedicated and strategically innovative.”

Judges’ comments include: “The OECC Legal Team has demonstrated they are a truly high performing team, having made several ground-breaking forays into unchartered territory, in the clean energy space; Impressive to see a whole of series of “firsts” listed in this submission – congratulations to the team.” 

Judges’ comments include: “Impressive – working across such a breadth of matters and engaging extensively at the regulatory level. Great to see pro bono support in legal and non-legal work; This team exemplifies the desirable qualities of an in-house team which is to do good for the business and do good for the wider community and profession.”

Judges’ comments include: “A highly skilled and highly regarded arbitrator; International and cross-jurisdictional arbitration work with significant contributions to the arbitration community and wider legal community.”

Judges’ comments include: “Awarded highest score for emphasis on innovation; Anne-Marie’s research to support and continue her professional work in the field is impressive and outstanding.”

Judges’ comments include: “A strong submission that demonstrates keeping up with the changing legal market while also thinking ahead.”

Judges’ comments include: “Impressive depth of team experience, capacity to handle large numbers of complex deals; The Firm remains distinguished in the NZ market by its breadth and depth of expertise and its unfailing commitment to client service.”

Judges’ comments include: “Tony is at the top of his game and the top of M&A legal practice in Australia, both as a practitioner and as a thought leader.”

Judges’ comments include: “A real innovative initiative about how to support clients through a difficult period; Innovative approaches that had a positive impact on the firm; Well-being is built into the DNA of the firm.”

Judges’ comments include: “The firm once again excelled in this category, innovating in both its internal legal service function and client facing front; Used technology to develop its young lawyers, for pro bono youth work and committed to finding innovative solutions for clients.”

Judges’ comments include: “An impressive list of substantial and significant cases.”

Comments include: “A leading firm advising on complex issues and providing solutions to businesses across the insurance sector; Impressive line up and growth, including the pro bono practice, during 2022.”

Judges’ comments include: “Implemented impressive initiatives to better service the high-demand micro M&A market;  A fabulous growth story utilising innovation; Cost effective, efficient and fit-for-purpose outcomes.”

Judges’ comments include: “An impressive breadth of excellence displayed by this practitioner. From pro bono to high value cases, they get her excellent attention and care. She contributes to the improvement of the firm, clients and the community’s lives.”

Judges’ comments include: “Demonstrates a commitment to leadership in all aspects of both legal practice and leadership. Danielle should be incredibly proud of her achievements and the opportunities she is creating.”

Judges’ comments include: “Danny has been an inspirational leader to generations of lawyers. Even as he reaches the end of his illustrious career as a Managing Partner, he continues to engage, inspire and innovate not just in our profession, but in the wider community.”

Judges’ comments include: “The Firm should be proud of their dedication to supporting their people – they are a role model to other firms in this respect; All the hallmarks of what it takes to grow a solid and sustainable business.”

Judges’ comments include: ” An excellent overview of the depth and breadth of this leading law firm, distinguished by its client service and innovation; A premier law firm at the top of its game.”

Judges’ comments include: “Impressive and tangible contributions that deserve recognition; Used their skills and resources to make meaningful change and a significant impact beyond the firm.”