Winner in the category of – Contentious trusts and estates – Australia Selection Process and Criteria The selection process follows a four-stage process; editorial nominations, readership voting, shortlisting and the finalist’s selection. Nominations are put forward by the editorial panel for both individual lawyers, law firms and businesses based on the previous 12-18 months. The Lawyer Monthly readership then have their say by way of the voting process. The voting process is conducted via the online voting portal and is open to magazine subscribers, readers and the public for a 12 – week period. The voting process began June with the announcement that votes were now being accepted. After applications close, the applicants are shortlisted during a pre-selection process at Lawyer Monthly Magazine’s headquarters. Our finalists were selected by our editorial team to contest for the various sector and categories. Finalists were shortlisted and selected based on: Volume of votes received Impact Client recommendations Innovation Evidence of going above and beyond their call of duty and overall impact Next, the judging panel reviews the shortlisted applicants via a confidential online platform. Each applicant is given a score based on their achievements in their role during the past 12-18 months. The applicants who receive the highest scores for each category/region achieve the sector accolade. As experts in their industries with vast experience in their own careers, the esteemed judges are well-equipped to effectively critique the work of their peers. Additional information about the Legal Awards is available online and includes details regarding the voting process, selection criteria and FAQs. Alternatively, please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions about your accolade selection. |