Recognizing the exceptional dealmakers of 2024

Who made it to the inaugural Dealmakers of the Year across Australia and New Zealand? Meet the winners

Recognizing the exceptional dealmakers of 2024

The exceptional performers across Australia and New Zealand’s legal industry when it comes to deal involvement are honoured for the quality and innovativeness of their work. 

Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer’s inaugural Dealmakers of the Year award celebrates 25 of the best exponents of advising and working on behalf of their clients.   

The winners showcased impressive skills, working on domestic and global deals involving complex matters and multiple legal jurisdictions. They also displayed the ability to remain focused, under control, and unaffected by expectations and time pressure.  

Recognised in this first-ever showcase are Ilan Kraus of Maddocks and Bechara Shamieh of Madison Marcus.  

See the full report and learn about the noteworthy initiatives of 2024’s best dealmakers.