About the entry process

The Legal 500 UK ESG Awards recognise individuals across law firms, in-house legal teams and the Bar who are making a meaningful contribution to environmental, social and governance initiatives. The nomination process provides an opportunity to showcase achievements, demonstrate impact and gain recognition for work that is helping to drive positive change.

Entrants can submit nominations across a range of award categories, highlighting their initiatives, key achievements, and contributions to advancing ESG practices. Following the submission deadline, entries are reviewed by the judging panel, with shortlisted nominees announced in January. Winners are announced at the awards ceremony, celebrating the organisations and individuals making a difference across the ESG landscape.

Who can I nominate?

The Legal 500 UK ESG Awards recognise individuals, teams and organisations across law firms, in-house legal teams and the Bar for their contributions to environmental, social and governance initiatives.

Before submitting a nomination, please review the relevant award category and criteria to ensure your entry meets the requirements. You can find the full criteria on our Categories page or through the Awards Force platform, where all nominations must be submitted.

Am I eligible to nominate?

Nominations are open to individuals and organisations across the legal sector, including law firms, in-house legal teams and the Bar. You can nominate yourself, your team or another individual or organisation whose work deserves recognition. Please check the relevant category criteria on our Categories page or the Awards Force platform, as eligibility requirements may vary by category.

What should my entry include?

• Contact details for the relevant person at your organisation.
• A statement of up to 600 words demonstrating how the submission meets the chosen category criteria.
• Supporting client testimonials, where appropriate. Please note the supporting documents are to be used for supporting documents only. The entry itself needs to be written in the text box.

When do entries close?

Entry Deadline: Friday 11 December 2026.