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Lawyers Weekly and principal partner Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company, are delighted to present the annual Corporate Counsel Awards, the biggest and best celebration of in-house talent Down Under.
The 11th annual Corporate Counsel Awards is fast approaching, with nominations and submissions now officially open.
The 2027 iteration of 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.
All eligible professionals and businesses across Australia are encouraged to enter submissions and nominations before they close on Friday, 19 February 2027.
To place a nomination, click here.
To start a submission, click here.
Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company, will once again serve as principal partner for the event, continuing its longstanding collaboration with Lawyers Weekly for Australia’s in-house cohort.
Speaking about the event, Paul Cowling, managing director of Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company, said: “We’re incredibly proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Lawyers Weekly as the major sponsor of the Corporate Counsel Summit and Awards in 2027.
“These events are a fantastic opportunity to bring the in-house legal community together, share fresh perspectives, build meaningful connections and celebrate the outstanding work being achieved across the profession. We’re excited to be part of another inspiring year and look forward to seeing what 2027 brings.”
Lawyers Weekly managing editor Jerome Doraisamy said: “It is always such a pleasure hosting the annual Corporate Counsel Awards. The contributions of in-house professionals are inextricably linked to business and organisational success, and it is incumbent upon us to acknowledge and recognise those contributions.
“Thank you to Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company, for its ongoing support for this event. We’re delighted to once again be working with this market leader on the biggest and best celebration of in-house talent nationwide.”
This year’s program features 36 categories, 25 of which are for individual honours and 11 of which are for groups.
To view the full list of categories, click here.
Backed by Lawyers Weekly, Momentum Media, and an expert panel of senior legal professionals and industry 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.
Click here to learn how to write an award-winning entry.
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 ceremony on Thursday, 13 May 2026, at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney, where the nation’s leading corporate counsel will be celebrated.
