The deadline for nominations for the Irish Law Awards 2020 has been extended to Friday 29 May, while the awards ceremony scheduled to take place on Friday 19 June has been postponed until later in the year.

Details of the awards ceremony are being finalised and are expected to be made known shortly

The deadline extension will give the awards team more time to work on entry nominations.

The Irish Law Awards is free to enter and the process is straightforward.

Nominations

Nominations can be made by a third party or by prospective nominees themselves. More details of how to nominate are available at www.irishlawawards.ie.

Now in their ninth year, the awards aim to identify, honour, and publicise outstanding achievements, while also recognising those who have dedicated their lives to serving in the legal profession.

This year, the 31 categories include four new awards:  International Law Firm (Ireland) of the Year; Technology Media & Telecommunications Law Firm/Team/Lawyer of the Year; Sports Lawyer of the Year; and Aviation Leasing Lawyer of the Year.