Terms and Conditions
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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.
LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 Asia (“Asia List”) is a pan-Asian recognition program that celebrates young legal professionals leading the way in an increasingly boundaryless business environment across Asia.
LexisNexis® UNDER 40 (“Local List”) celebrates awardees making meaningful contributions to their respective local legal sectors in Greater China and Southeast 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.
1. The nominee must meet the following requirements to be considered for the Awards:
1.1 The nominee is aged 40 or under in the year 2026 (i.e., born on or after 1 January 1986);
1.2 The nominee is an individual in the following field(s) (“Professional”): Lawyers, Solicitors, Barristers, Attorneys, Legal Counsels, Paralegals, Legal Technologists, Law Librarians, Legal Content Producers, including but not limited to Publishers, Journalists and Editors, or Legal Academics.
1.3 A non-refundable nomination fee is paid by you to LN as follows:
(a) Local List Only: USD200
(b) Asia List Only: USD200
(c) Local and Asia List: USD300
2. All nomination entries must be submitted in accordance with the following:
2.1 Nominations must be submitted using the nomination form online.
2.2 Nominations must be submitted by the entry deadline, i.e., on or before 4 August 2026, 6:00 pm (GMT +8). You will receive a confirmation email upon successful completion of a submission.
2.3 Nominations will not be accepted nor considered unless it contains the Nominee’s contact details, including but not limited to his/her/their business email address.
2.4 Where a nomination is submitted on behalf of a third party, you hereby undertake and confirm that you have the said third party’s consent to make such application and agree that we may disclose your details (i.e., the applicant who made the nomination) to the nominee.
2.5 In the event that a nomination is submitted in a language other than English, LN reserves the right to translate the nomination and supporting materials into English for evaluation purposes and shall not be held responsible for any inaccuracies or errors that may arise from the translation process. You and/or the Nominee acknowledge and agree that the translated version of the nomination and materials may not fully or accurately reflect the original content, and LN shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from such inaccuracies or errors.
3. By submitting the nomination, you and/or the Nominee:
3.1 Hereby undertake and confirm that any information provided to LN and the Judges for the Award(s) are true, accurate and do not contain any confidential, proprietary, or otherwise legally protected information belonging to any third party. You and/or the Nominee further represent and warrant that the submission of such information and materials do not violate any applicable laws, regulations or contractual obligations.
3.2 Agree to indemnify LN and its affiliates against any and/or all losses arising from your submission in relation to the Awards.
3.3 Where applicable, agree to LN’s
Terms and Conditions and
Privacy Policy (“
General Terms”). Should there be any inconsistency or conflict between the General Terms and the terms and conditions herein, the terms and conditions herein shall prevail.
4. Where a nominee is successful, he/she/they will be recognised on LN’s website as an Award winner. Winners may also be offered the opportunity to purchase a Winner’s Package at his/her/their sole discretion.
4.1 Where the Nominee is awarded a Local List Award, he/she/they may receive publicity through the relevant local LN channel.
4.2 Where the Nominee is awarded the Asia List Award, he/she/they may receive publicity via LN Channels in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Malaysia, and Singapore.
4.3 “Publicity” hereinabove refers to promotional or publicity campaigns by LN, including but not limited to winner announcements, website features, social media posts, email communications, and related campaign materials. All publicity shall be conducted by LN at its sole discretion.
4.4 “Channels” hereinabove refers to LN’s promotional and publicity channels, which shall include but is not limited to LN’s website and social media platforms.
4.5 By purchasing a Winner’s Package, the Nominee grants LN the rights necessary to publicise and promote the Nominee’s achievement as an Award winner through the relevant channels and package entitlements.
5. In the event of any dispute, the decision of LN shall be final.
