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Venue: The Star, Sydney Date: Thursday, 4 June 2026 Welcome: 6:30pm AEST Start: 7:00pm Dress: Black tie

Principal partner

Platinum partner

All partners

It's your time to shine

SUBMIT NOW and take the first step to being recognised as one of Australia's top partners or partner equivalents in the legal industry. Don't miss your chance to win a coveted Partner of the Year award at the legal industry's night of nights.

Held in June at The Star, Sydney, the black-tie gala event will showcase the depth of talent of the nation's legal industry while affirming the sector's essential role in supporting the expansion of Australia.

For more information on the awards program, click here, or to start your submission today, click here.

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Ticket pricing

Individual

$379

Excl. GST


Table

$3,790

Excl. GST


About the 2026 Awards

Recognising the leading partners and partner equivalents in the business of law

The Partner of the Year Awards is back for 2026 and is once again bringing you an unparalleled awards program that identifies the legal partners, or partner equivalents, across individual practice areas within the Australian legal profession.

The awards are regarded as one of the legal profession's most prestigious accolades and pinpoint professional development and innovation, showcasing the individuals who are leading the way in the industry.

Recognising specialists from corporate and criminal to family, mergers and acquisitions, and so much more, this is your chance to be recognised as one of the leading partners in Australia.

Get ready to celebrate in style at an awards night designed for the stars. We are more excited than ever to celebrate those propelling the industry forward.

Take the first step in being recognised at a national level and build a reputation for excellence. The awards are open to all individuals and businesses operating in Australia supporting the business of law.

Don't miss your chance to win this coveted award and reap the benefits of a prestigious accolade.

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Venue: The Star, Sydney
Date: Thursday, 4 June 2026
Welcome: 6:30pm AEST
Start: 7:00pm
Dress: Black tie

Why enter the Partner of the Year Awards 2026?

Gain national recognition and elevate yourself above the rest as an up-and-coming name in the legal industry and across Australia.

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STAND OUT IN A COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE

Set yourself apart and strengthen your position in the legal profession by elevating your personal brand with these awards. Be recognised as one of Australia’s top legal partners and gain the credibility to unlock new opportunities.
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HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

With a highly regarded judging panel, a Partner of the Year award is recognition of your capabilities and passion for driving the industry forward.
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GAIN RECOGNITION FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE AUSTRALIAN LEGAL INDUSTRY’S SUCCESS

A Partner of the Year award reaffirms the role of your organisation, or you personally, in advancing the legal industry.

How to enter the awards:

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Decide which categories you are eligible to go into. Review the categories here.

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Register your account through our secure awards platform. Register and log in here.

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Fill in the details of your submission/s. Review the judging process here.

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When you’re happy with your submission, press save and lodge it!

Key dates

18 February

Nominations and submissions open

20 March

Submissions close

Please contact Daniel Gavaghan on 0480 841 120 or email if you have any questions or need help lodging your submission.

16 April

Finalists announced

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4 June

Awards ceremony

Don't miss out on the industry's networking evening of the year.
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What you'll learn

Discover what the Partner of the Year Awards Summit offers

Join Australia's leading legal professionals for an unparalleled learning and networking experience at the Partner of the Year Awards Summit. Gain valuable insights, build important connections, and celebrate excellence in the legal profession.

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NETWORK WITH LEADING LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

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GAIN INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS

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DISCOVER INNOVATIVE LEGAL PRACTICES

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BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND LEADERS

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LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL PARTNER CAREERS

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EXPLORE EMERGING LEGAL TRENDS

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CELEBRATE LEGAL EXCELLENCE

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ADVANCE YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Partner of the Year Awards 2026

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Event highlights

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