LexisNexis Middle East proudly presents the 2nd edition of the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards. This prestigious event is set to honour the outstanding accomplishments, revolutionary innovations, and significant contributions made by legal professionals towards advancing the Rule of Law in the Middle East.

Date: 21 May 2026
Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

Join us for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration as we highlight the exemplary achievements shaping the legal landscape of the GCC region. Network with industry leaders, gain insights into the latest legal trends, and be inspired by the remarkable accomplishments of your peers.

AWARD NOMINATIONS

Nominate yourself or a colleague for one of our esteemed awards categories. Visit our webpage to view the award categories.

Nomination Deadline: 6 April 2026

WHY PARTICIPATE?

• Gain recognition for your legal expertise and accomplishments
• Showcase groundbreaking work in the legal industry
• Expand your network by connecting with peers
• Attend the exclusive awards gala dinner and ceremony
• Celebrate excellence in Middle East law

AWARD CATEGORIES

In-House Categories:
1. General Counsel of the Year (Large Team)
2. General Counsel of the Year (Small Team)
3. Legal Counsel of the Year
4. Government Lawyer of the Year
5. In-House Team of the Year (Large)
6. In-House Team of the Year (Small)
7. Government Legal Department of the Year

Categories open to legal departments and law firms:
8. AI Legal Innovator of the Year
9. Best Workplace for Lawyers (Law Firm)
10. Best Workplace for Lawyers (In-House)

Law Firm Categories
11. Arbitration Team of the Year
12. Banking & Finance Team of the Year
13. Commercial Litigation Team of the Year
14. Corporate-Commercial Team of the Year
15. Employment Team of the Year
16. Energy & Infrastructure Team of the Year
17. Intellectual Property Team of the Year
18. M&A Team of the Year
19. Maritime & Transport Team of the Year
20. Real Estate Team of the Year
21. Tax Team of the Year
22. Technology, Media & Telecoms Team of the Year
23. The Trial Advocacy Excellence Award
24. Law Firm of the Year – Bahrain
25. Law Firm of the Year – Kuwait
26. Law Firm of the Year – Oman
27. Law Firm of the Year – Qatar
28. Law Firm of the Year – Saudi Arabia
29. Law Firm of the Year – United Arab Emirates
30. Law Firm of the Year – GCC

Individual Categories
31. Arbitrator of the Year
32. Rising Star of the Year
33. Senior Associate of the Year
34. Managing Partner of the Year