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More than 190 finalists have been selected for the annual Corporate Counsel Awards 2025, being hosted by Lawyers Weekly in conjunction with principal partner Lawyers on Demand (LOD) and Consilio.
The annual Corporate Counsel Awards honours in-house professionals who have demonstrated unparalleled excellence in the past 12 months. Now in its ninth year, this awards program is once again showcasing outstanding and top-performing in-house legal professionals at a national level.
The expertise of such professionals, from heads of legal through to junior counsel, not only safeguards organisations but also drives strategic initiatives, positioning legal teams as essential partners in business growth.
The prestigious awards program demonstrates the breadth of talent among in-house counsel across a diverse range of industries, including travel, transport, sports, insurance, healthcare, not-for-profit, defence, real estate, education, and more.
A total of 194 finalists were selected across 34 submission-based categories, including 25 individual and nine group categories.
Click here to see the full list of finalists.
Speaking on the partnership, Paul Cowling, managing director in Australia at LOD, said: “It’s an absolute pleasure to return for the seventh year running as principal partner of the Corporate Counsel Awards, celebrating the trailblazing achievements and excellence of in-house legal counsel.”
“This is a world where remarkable individuals are redefining the boundaries of our industry through innovative and exceptional work, driving real change and advancement.”
“Similarly, at LOD, a Consilio company, we’re passionate about empowering talented professionals to drive real change and advancement in their careers. We connect the best people with the most exciting organisations and clients, unlocking doors to new career paths and inspiring projects.”
“This shared passion for innovation and excellence is what fuels our commitment to the awards, and we can’t wait to celebrate with the industry in May!”
Some of the individual finalists include Freddie Gollan of Satellite Office as Consultancy Lawyer of the Year, Mel Cheng of Darktrace as Cyber Security Lawyer of the Year, and Melysha Turnbull of Westpac as Financial Services Lawyer of the Year.
The group finalists include Cbus Super for Best Performance by a Team in Financial Services, Chemist Warehouse for Best Performance by a Team in Dealmaking, and Westpac Banking Corporation for Large Law Department of the Year.
The 194 finalists will battle it out across the 34 categories at a black-tie gala on Thursday, 8 May 2025. Click here to buy tickets.
Being named a finalist in the Corporate Counsel Awards will distinguish in-house professionals from their peers and enhance professional credibility to unlock new career opportunities.
Finalists were selected using robust judging criteria that are both quantitative and qualitative and acknowledge growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence, and contribution to Australia’s legal sector.
Click here to view the full list of finalists.
For more information on Corporate Counsel Awards, click here.
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