ADR Practice Group of the Year (Expert Firms)
Submission Guidelines
All submissions are to be completed on the online form available and address each question for the relevant award category. Answers to each submission question are limited to 250 words.
Each submission is to be accompanied by two written references from an independent third party in support of the submission. Other supporting documentation that is directly relevant to the submission (i.e. media coverage, statistics) may be provided and should be clearly referenced in the submission.
All submissions are treated in the strictest confidence. Access to submissions is restricted to ADC personnel administering the awards and the judging panel only.
Submission dates
All answers and supporting materials are to be uploaded by the closing date for submission at 5.00pm AEDT on 9 February 2026.
Submission Questions
This award recognises the superior achievements of experts who bring specialised non-legal technical and forensic knowledge into ADR processes. It is open to Australia based practice groups of expert firms.
Criteria: Nominees will be judged on responses to the following:
- Without divulging any confidential case information, outline work that has been undertaken in the past 12 months that demonstrates innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technical excellence to enhance efficiency, fairness, and outcomes within an ADR context.
- How did you innovate and adapt your skills and methods to suit the specific ADR forum and best meet the needs of the parties, distinguishing your work from the traditional forensic/expert witness role in litigation?
- How has your ADR related work contributed to a significant and lasting impact on your clients and practice as experts?
