Transaction of the Year

To recognise one exceptional Transaction for its legal complexity, commercial significance, innovation, execution and strategic impact.

Deal, Case and Matter Excellence Competitive Award

Entry route

Open Submission, client nomination or research-led inclusion; hybrid assessment

Status

Competitive Award

Eligibility snapshot

  • Signed, closed, reached financial close or achieved another binding milestone during the Eligibility Period
  • Material connection to an eligible market, with precise role demonstrated
  • All named co-entrants consent to joint attribution
  • Client or authorised independent reference provided

Full requirements

  • Law Firms, Legal Departments or authorised joint adviser teams. One lead entrant must coordinate a joint Submission.
  • The Transaction must have signed, closed, reached financial close or achieved another binding and material milestone during the Eligibility Period, unless the Awards Oversight Committee approves an exception based on documented circumstances.
  • The entrant must demonstrate a material connection to an eligible market and its precise role.
  • All named co-entrants must consent to joint attribution.
  • Transaction size or value alone is insufficient.
  • Transaction summary and timeline.
  • Role map for each submitting team.
  • Evidence of completion or material milestone.
  • Legal-complexity and outcome evidence.
  • Client or authorised independent reference.