LAWYERS AWARD 2014

A Proposal by Legal ID Pakistan (Registered)

18th November 2013

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IDEA AND RATIONALE

The idea to celebrate the lawyers award is to celebrate private the law achievement firms, and public law of individuals, sector law of

departments,

departments

commerce and industry Lawyers work as a backbone in any

Initially, Legal ID Pakistan will invite nominations from lawyers, law firms, legal departments of public and private corporations, and organizations working for rule of law. This event will be of a national level, with intention to repeat this every year in different cities of Pakistan. After the main, national event, there will be events at district level. This event will give opportunity to the lawyer engaged in legal services at the very district level to be able to understand the best practices in their area, and provide them with opportunity to share the challenges they face at the District level.

organization. They strive to bring justice in the wider society. The work done is almost always in the background of great decision of the courts, which bring relief to wider public. There is no doubt that the best reward to a lawyer is to see that the Justice is attained by his effective perusal of the matter. However, it is very important and that reward the in hardworking, shape of experience and committed lawyers get the recognition alike. In various jurisdictions these awards are presented with the support of local regulatory bodies. We aim to attain the support and recognition from the local bar councils in presenting these awards. appreciation from colleagues and industry

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STRUCTURE
1. 2. 1. National Level District level Announcement of the awards i) Finalizing the nomination paper ii) Establishing a penal of Judges iii) Participation fee iv) Two stage process, Selection and announcement of finalists v) Award ceremony Pre agreed arrangements with the local bar councils Pre agreed arrangements with the Pakistan Bar Council and Law and Justice commission of Pakistan Arrangements and agreements on the sponsors for the awards and other relevant expenses

OPERATIONS
FIRST PHASE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Establishing the team ( Central level and District level) Finalizing the input Finalizing the Judges penal Finalizing the date Preparing the nomination forms

SECOND PHASE 1. Announcement of the forms with its submission date 2. Establishing the marking process and preparing the relevant table 3. Arranging team to do initial marking FINAL PHASE 1. Announcement of finalist 2. Announcing the date of award ceremony 3. Final arrangements

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Award Categories

CATEGORIES

PRACTICE AREAS / INDIVIDUALS Admiralty lawyer of the Year Arbitration lawyer of the Year Constitutional lawyer of the Year Corporate lawyer of the Year Criminal lawyer of the Year Banking lawyer of the year Family lawyer of the Year Energy lawyer of the Year Emigration lawyer of the Year Employment lawyer of the Year Litigation lawyer of the Year International lawyer of the Year IP lawyer of the year Young lawyer of the Year TMT Team of the Year Funds Team of the Year

CATEGORIES
LAW FIRMS

Best Banking Firm of the Year Best Corporate Litigation firm of the year International Firm of the Year Offshore Firm of the Year Client Partner of the Year Law Firm of the Year

IN-HOUSE In-house Litigation team of the Year In-house Commerce & Industry Team of the Year In-house Energy Team of the Year In-house Lawyer of the Year In house Banking team of the year In-house Public Sector Team of the Year

RULE OF LAW AWARD OF THE YEAR

GENERAL Use of IT and innovation in Best Practice

Your Recommendations . . .?

Legal ID Pakistan seeks for your suggestion, guidance, and recommendations to execute this idea Rule of Law Awards in a best possible way. This idea will probably be executed in next year. It would be first time in Pakistan's history that the lawyers are going to be awarded for their efforts, struggles and achievements they have made in their areas of expertise.

We welcome you to write to us with most innovative recommendations. There are no pecuniary obligations on you in sharing your best thoughts with us.

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