The research cycle for the next edition of Asialaw Profiles has begun. We are already getting completed practice area submissions.
Now is your opportunity to ensure your firm’s achievements in 18 practice areas are recorded accurately in Asialaw Profiles 2018. You can get all the information about the research process on our About Us page. Read this carefully and then go to our links and FAQs page to start filling out your submissions for practice areas that go from banking & finance to tax. You can also listen again to our web seminar , which took place on March 15.
The closing date for submissions is April 26. Over the next five months, the research team will analyse this evidence, interview lawyers and their clients, and conduct their own independent research, to come up with the ratings and editorial for Asialaw Profiles 2018, which will be published in late September.
The research questionnaire is more extensive than in past years. Why?
We have done it for three reasons, all to do with protecting the integrity of the data and analysis.
- The more extensive research questionnaire will allow us to assess each practice area and firm in a more standardised way than in years past.
- The demand by in-house counsel for more information by industry and specialty has also influenced the design and content of the questionnaire this year.
- The growth in the number of submissions required us to rethink data collection and analysis. A standardised online survey allows us to more quickly capture the data and is intended to align with your workflow.
Tested by the market
The survey design was tested with business development professionals in February 2017. We have added sections about the strengths and weaknesses of your practice areas, in addition to their specialties. For example, a compelling submission in corporate/M&A should reveal whether joint ventures and strategic alliances are your strong suit or multinational divestitures. Many of the new questions only require a click to answer and our team of research analysts are on hand to help you through the process.
A few things to note about the research:
- We will only accept submissions made through the online survey on SurveyMonkey, so not Word or any other software.
- You will need a case-sensitive password to start making submissions. Contact the research analyst for your jurisdiction and they will send it to you.
- The guidance documents available here will help you prepare your answers before you go online to submit.
Here are the links to the pages that you need for the Asialaw Profiles research:
Asialaw Profiles research methodology
Asialaw Profiles research schedule & deadlines
Asialaw Profiles survey links & documents
Asialaw Profiles research contacts
Asialaw Profiles webinar & FAQs
Asialaw Leading Lawyers
Asialaw Awards
New awards
This year, for the first time, Asialaw is launching an awards programme. The research will take place at the same time as Asialaw Profiles, so watch out, as you go through the submissions, for the information about the awards. It is a combination of peer review and details about your own work in areas such as pro bono and innovation. There are also awards for in-house individuals and teams.
And remember, Asialaw Profiles 2017 and Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2016 are still on our website and are free to read.