Recognising Legal Talent Making a Difference—Locally and Across Asia
Are you—or someone you know—shaping the future of law in Asia?
The LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 Awards shine a spotlight on legal professionals aged 40 or under who are shaping the future of law through leadership, innovation, and meaningful impact.
With two distinct categories—Local List and Asia List—this programme offers a platform to celebrate both regional influence and local excellence across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and beyond.
Whether they’re transforming private practice, leading in-house teams, innovating through legal tech, or influencing policy and academia—these rising stars are setting new standards for leadership, impact, and excellence.
Key Dates
Nominations Open: 11 July 2025, Friday
Deadline: 4 August 2025, Monday, 6:00pm (GMT +8)
What Past Honourees Say
Nominate a rising legal leader—or put yourself forward—and be part of a growing community of changemakers.
Who Can Be Nominated?
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We welcome nominations from across the legal ecosystem. If you or someone you know is shaping the future of law in Asia, we want to hear from you. To qualify for LexisNexis® 40 Under 40, nominees must: - Be aged 40 or under (born on or after 1 January 1985)- Be based in Asia - Work in the legal industry, including but not limited to: Private practice, in-house, academia, legal tech, publishing, or knowledge management We proudly welcome nominations from all backgrounds. There are no restrictions based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, or orientation. |
Why Nominate?
- Shine a Spotlight on emerging legal talent across Asia - Gain Recognition from a panel of respected industry leaders - Celebrate Early Achievement in the legal profession - Inspire Excellence within your team and the wider legal community |
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Who Judges the Nominees and How?
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How to Nominate?
Nominations can be submitted via this online nomination form. Entries are welcome in any language—non-English submissions will be translated to English using AI. Nominees may choose to be considered for the: (1) Local List Only – US$200 Recognises outstanding legal professionals based in specific regions, i.e. Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Southeast Asia (including Singapore and Malaysia) (2) Asia List Only – US$200 Celebrates legal professionals with regional impact across Asia, including cross-border leadership and influence. (3) Both Lists – US$300 Notes: 1. Nominees will be evaluated separately for each list. 2. Entry fees are non-refundable and do not guarantee selection. |
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How to Complete Payment?
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To complete your nomination, please follow the steps below: (1) Make payment based on the nominee’s current location, regardless of which list(s) they are applying for. |
Questions?
General Enquiry: marketing.hk@lexisnexis.com
Mainland China 内地事宜查询: demi.gu.1@lexisnexis.com
Southeast Asia: myln@lexisnexis.com
Others: marketing.hk@lexisnexis.com
Terms and Conditions
About
LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 is an exclusive industry recognition that selects 40 professionals who are 40 years old or younger and show tremendous potential to grow and motivation to lead the development of the legal sector in his/her/their respective region. Likewise, LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 Asia is an exclusive industry recognition that celebrates young legal professionals leading the way in an increasingly boundaryless business environment, more specifically throughout Asia.
The LexisNexis® UNDER 40 award (“Local List”) and LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 Asia award (“Asia List”) will be governed by the terms and conditions herein. By submitting a nomination, you agree to comply with and be bound by the same.