The awards
Overview
The awards ceremony will be a celebration of the best in innovation from law firms and in-house legal teams in the Europe region. With over 20 awards, we will recognise leaders in digital innovation, strategic advice, talent management and driving positive change in the profession.
What can you expect?
Our award ceremonies are a glamorous affair, you can expect an evening filled with celebrations and it's a great excuse to get dressed up and enjoy a night of fun with your team. The awards include a drinks reception, a gala dinner, and of course the award winner announcements - join us to meet and connect with the best and brightest minds in law.
Who attends?
Senior leaders and influencers from across the profession including a global community of general counsel, law firm leaders, in-house legal teams of large corporations, and legal tech innovators come together with industry thought-leaders in an evening moderated by experts from the Financial Times.
Submissions information
You can find all of our award submission dates and deadlines here.
There is an FAQ page available here. If you have any further questions please reach out to ftresearch@rsgi.co. Submissions for 2026 are not open yet. Keep an eye out for our 2026 dates in the coming months!



Welcome to The Natural History Museum
Held in one of London's most beautiful and iconic buildings, our venue for the Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe is steeped in history and prestige.
With the dinner taking place in Hintze Hall, the awards are the perfect place to enjoy a piece of London's history after hours with sumptuous food and drinks, and mingle with other legal changemakers.
Venue Location
The Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2025 will be held at:
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
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