IFLR Middle East Awards 2025 in association with ITR: shortlist revealed

IFLR is delighted to reveal the full list of nominees for the 2025 Middle East Awards in association with ITR.  

The winners for all the categories shortlisted below will be announced on October 22, along with this year’s rising stars, market makers, the recipients of the Net-zero Transition Award and Tech Innovation Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award winner.   

This year's IFLR Middle East Awards are partnering with ITR World Tax to introduce 19 categories covering the tax industry.

This expansion will make the awards ceremony a more extensive event, celebrating the achievements of professionals in the region's burgeoning tax market.

By bringing together legal and tax professionals, this partnership will also enhance networking opportunities, fostering new connections and potential collaborations. The winners of the categories will be announced during the ceremony at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Dubai on October 22, 2025, a key event for the region's top legal talent.

The law firms listed on each deal are based on preliminary research. If your firm advised on one of the deals but is not listed, please contact James Wilson.

We will be announcing the winners of this year’s awards at a live ceremony, at the Mandarin Oriental in Dubai on Tuesday, October 22 2025.   

To book your place at the awards ceremony, or to find out more about commercial opportunities, please contact Hayley Charlick.   

Congratulations to all those shortlisted!