Lawyers Weekly and principal partner LOD are proud to launch the Corporate Counsel Awards 2026, with nominations and submissions now officially open.
The Corporate Counsel Awards will once again spotlight excellence across Australia’s top-performing in-house legal teams and professionals. As one of the profession’s benchmark recognition programs, the awards continue to honour those shaping the future of in-house practice and driving meaningful impact within their organisations and the wider legal community.
Submissions and nominations are now open, with all eligible professionals and businesses across Australia encouraged to take part before they close on Friday, 13 February 2026.
To place a nomination, click here.
To start a submission, click here.
Speaking about the coming awards, Paul Cowling (managing director in Australia at Lawyers on Demand – A Consilio Company) said that partnering with Lawyers Weekly on the Corporate Counsel Summit and Awards, from the start, “has been a real privilege”.
“These events continue to raise the bar, offering corporate counsel a forum to connect, be inspired and celebrate the important work they do,” he said.
“We’re delighted to host them again in 2026.”
This year’s program features 36 categories across both individual and group honours, including:
Backed by Lawyers Weekly, Momentum Media, and an expert panel of senior legal professionals and profession leaders, the Corporate Counsel Awards employs a rigorous, transparent awards methodology designed to benchmark outstanding performance across the profession. Click here to view the methodology.
Judging assesses both qualitative and quantitative criteria, including leadership, innovation, diversity, business growth, professional excellence, and contributions to Australia’s legal sector.
The program culminates in a black-tie gala on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at The Star, Sydney, where the nation’s leading corporate counsel will be celebrated.
