IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2026 in association with ITR: shortlist revealed

IFLR is delighted to reveal the full list of finalists for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2026 in association with ITR, celebrating the region's most innovative cross-border work and those behind it.

Decided by an internal panel of judges, the awards focus exclusively on celebrating the most exciting legal innovation in cross-border transactions that reached financial close in 2025.

This year's IFLR Middle East Awards are partnering with ITR World Tax to introduce additional 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

Winners across all the categories will be announced at a gala awards ceremony in at the Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong on November 12, including the recipients of the Digital Finance Award, Financial Services Regulatory Award, Market Reform Award, Market Maker Award, In-House Contribution Award and Women Dealmakers Hall of Fame Award.

As well as the event, IFLR will announce the winners online, with podcasts and content to explore the work covered in the awards.

To find out more about the event and commercial opportunities related to the awards, please contact Nikki.Rice@iflr.com

The firms and teams listed on each of the shortlisted deals below are based on preliminary research. If you advised on one of the deals below and would like to be listed, please contact Nancy Ping.

Congratulations to all of those shortlisted!