Wanted: Australia’s best arbitrator and mediator

The Australasian Law Awards recognises excellence across the profession

Wanted: Australia’s best arbitrator and mediator
With hundreds of legal professionals across Australia and New Zealand already submitting their nominations for this year’s Australasian Law Awards, Australasian Lawyer takes a look at the two profession-specific awards open for entry.

Categories for Australian Arbitrator of the Year and Australian Mediator of the Year were introduced to the Australasian Law Awards in 2017. Both supported by sponsor Resolution Institute for the second consecutive year.

Last year, Alex Baykitch was named Australian Arbitrator of the Year for his extensive experience and leadership roles in the arbitration space, while Stephen Lancken was named Australian Mediator of the Year for his broad experience and commitment to social justice.

View the full list of the 2018 award categories and criteria here.

The Australasian Law Awards will be held at The Star, Sydney on17 May 2018.


Related stories:
Top in-house counsel to be recognised
Awards to celebrate top deals of 2017

Recent articles & video

Top young stars of Australia's legal profession for 2024 unveiled

Wave of law firm mergers sweeps across the UK despite declining firm numbers

US Justice Department flags Kirkland & Ellis' potential conflict of interest in a bankruptcy case

US Supreme Court permits Idaho to enforce gender-affirming care ban for minors

W+K debuts aviation practice with Clyde & Co lawyer

SA court upholds South Australia's claim on parliamentary privilege and public interest immunity

Most Read Articles

Top young stars of Australia's legal profession for 2024 unveiled

Promotions round beefs up Clyde & Co's Australia partnership

Allens welcomes five new partners

Tech and IP stars join up with Allen & Overy