Sponsor Opportunities

The Legal Business Awards are one of the biggest nights in the legal calendar, bringing together up to 1000 of the most senior figures across the market. The 2026 Awards will take place on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.

Sponsoring the Awards is a chance to put your brand in front of the very top of the legal market, in a room that genuinely matters. It’s not just visibility, it’s about being there, hosting clients, and building the kind of relationships that actually convert.

Why sponsor?

This is one of the few events where the whole market shows up, Magic Circle, top US firms, leading UK practices and senior in-house teams. You’re not one of many suppliers in a crowded room. It’s a premium, high-quality audience where conversations actually happen.

Sponsoring allows you to:

    • get in front of senior decision-makers
    • strengthen relationships with key clients
    • meet new prospects in a natural setting
    • position your brand alongside the best in the market
    • use the evening as a platform for warm introductions

Why this event stands out

There are a lot of events in the legal space, this isn’t one of the forgettable ones. The Legal Business Awards are where the top firms and teams are recognised, and the shortlist reflects that. You’ve got the likes of Freshfields, Latham & Watkins, Slaughter and May, Baker McKenzie, Kirkland & Ellis, Travers Smith, alongside in-house teams from major global businesses.

For sponsors, that means one thing: you’re in the room with the right people.

Sponsorship opportunities

We keep things flexible depending on what you want to achieve, whether that’s brand visibility, client hosting or simply being in the right room.

Event-wide positioning
High-level visibility across the full event, branding across marketing, screens and on the night. This is about being front and centre.

Award category association
Align your brand with one of the awards and the firms or teams being recognised. A strong way to position yourselves alongside excellence in the market.

Networking & hospitality
Use the evening to host clients and build relationships. This is where a lot of the real value sits.

Includes opportunities around:

    • drinks reception
    • VIP hosting
    • key networking moments

Experiential branding
Standout moments that people actually remember.

Examples include:

    • champagne reception
    • photo wall
    • menus / table branding
    • entertainment or after-party

Extended visibility
Opportunities to extend your presence beyond the night itself through our platforms and post-event coverage.

Bespoke opportunities
If you have something specific in mind, we can build around it. Most of our best partnerships are tailored to what the sponsor actually wants to get out of it.

Who should get involved?

If you’re selling into law firms or the wider legal market, this is a very strong room to be in. It works best for businesses that value relationships over just brand exposure.

Typically:

    • legal tech
    • professional services
    • financial services / wealth / banks
    • recruitment
    • advisory and consultancy
    • business services
    • e-discovery

Enquire about sponsorship

We keep the number of partners limited to maintain the quality of the room. If you’d like to explore options please contact:

Kylie Mackenzie
Senior Business Development Manager
kylie.mackenzie@legal500.com
UK +44 7740380484
SA +27 826522031


George Wilton
Business Development Manager
George.Wilton@legal500.com