The 2027 FT Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific report is now open for submissions. Law firms and in-house legal teams are invited to submit case studies showcasing innovation in both legal practice and the business of law. The most innovative entries will be shortlisted for the FT Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific awards event on Thursday, May 6, 2027. Shortlisted submissions will be featured in the report, published on Friday, May 7, 2027.
Firms may submit up to eight entries across five categories: practice of law, responsible business, business of law, intrapreneur, and innovative practitioner. Submissions will be evaluated by RSGI using benchmarks, interviews, and surveys. The top three scores across categories will contribute to a firm’s innovation score in the overall FT law firm index, which also considers data and technology use, social impact, and people strategies.
Practice of law submissions must demonstrate evolution, originality, and client impact. Responsible business entries should address climate change, social injustice, or inequality. Business of law submissions should reflect structural, resourcing, or digital innovation within the firm.
Source: Financial Times Companies · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing