2023 Categories and Entry Forms

LexisNexis is delighted to announce the award categories for the Qatar Business Law Forum Awards 2023 - 8th Edition. There are 4 in-house categories and 10 private practice categories available to enter. All winners will be announced at the prestigious awards ceremony and dinner at the Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha Hotel on Tuesday, 14th November 2023.

Event Venue Details:
– Qatar Business Law Forum Conference 2023: Marriott Marquis City Center Doha
Timings: 08:30 AM to 02:00 PM
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– Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards 2023: The St. Regis Doha
Timings: 06:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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Submit your entry to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr by 11:59 PM on Monday, 9 October 2023 in one or more of the following categories:

In House Categories

General Counsel of the Year

Legal Counsel of the Year

Legal Department of the Year

Legal Compliance Officer of the Year

Private Practice Categories

ADR Team of the Year

Banking & Finance Team of the Year

Commercial Litigation Team of the Year

Corporate Team of the Year

Employment Team of the Year

International Law Firm of the Year

Intellectual Property, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Team of the Year

Property & Construction Team of the Year

Qatar Law Firm of the Year

Sports Law Team of the Year

Note that there is a strict limit of 1000 words for all entries.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS 11:59 PM ON MONDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2023.

Space is limited, book your seat or table for the Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony 2023 here.

IN-HOUSE AWARDS

1. General Counsel of the Year

Open to Qatar-based General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, Heads of Legal, and Legal Directors.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

2. Legal Counsel of the Year

Open to Qatar-based in-house legal counsel.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

3. Legal Compliance Officer of the Year

Open to Qatar-based Heads of Legal Compliance, and Legal Compliance Officers.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

4. Legal Department of the Year

Open to Qatar-based in-house legal departments.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

PRIVATE PRACTICE AWARDS

NOTE: Candidates may submit an entry in only one of the following categories: International Law Firm of the Year and Qatar Law Firm of the Year.

1. International Law Firm of the Year

Open to non-Qatari-owned law firms with an office in Qatar.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

2. Qatar Law Firm of the Year

Open to Qatari law firms.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

3. ADR Team of the Year

Open to law firms with an office in Qatar.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

4. Banking & Finance Team of the Year

Open to law firms with an office in Qatar.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

5. Commercial Litigation Team of the Year

Open to law firms with an office in Qatar.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

6. Corporate Team of the Year 

Open to law firms with an office in Qatar.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

7. Employment Team of the Year

Open to law firms with an office in Qatar.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

8. Intellectual Property, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Team of the Year

Open to law firms with an office in Qatar.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha)

9. Property & Construction Team of the Year

Open to law firms with an office in Qatar.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

10. Sports Law Team of the Year

Open to law firms with an office in Qatar.

Please e-mail your completed entry in pdf format to qatarbusinesslawforum@lexisnexis.fr on or before Monday, 9 October 2023 at 11:59 PM (Doha).

LEXISNEXIS® AWARDS

1. Excellence in Teaching Award

The winner of the Excellence in Teaching award will be chosen by LexisNexis® Middle East. This award will go to an institution or to a legal academic who has demonstrated innovation and excellence in teaching law and /or furthering legal education in Qatar. There is no entry form for this category. Should you wish to submit a nomination, please email caroline.presber@lexisnexis.fr.

2. Lawyer of the Year

The winner of the Lawyer of the Year award will be chosen by LexisNexis® Middle East based on an exceptional contribution to the practice of law and to the furthering of the Rule of Law in Qatar. There is no entry form for this award.