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Dentsu Group Honored at FT Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards 2026

In a significant achievement for the Dentsu Group, the company has clinched a prestigious award in the "Talent and Skills" category at the FT Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards 2026. This accolade, organized by the Financial Times and its research partner RSGI, recognizes innovative legal practices across law firms and corporate legal departments throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

With headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Dentsu's commitment to nurturing legal talent in the age of AI has been pivotal in receiving this recognition. Their initiative emphasizes the enhancement of skills and organizational capabilities tailored to the rapidly evolving legal landscape driven by technological advancements.

The Dentsu APAC legal and compliance team has made strides in harnessing AI not just as a tool but as a core component of its strategy to add value for clients. Their efforts have culminated in advanced practices focused on training and developing future-ready legal professionals. The team's work encompasses building expertise in AI usage, which is crucial for optimizing workflows and ensuring compliance in the evolving regulatory environment.

Focus on Soft Skills

A distinctive feature of Dentsu's approach is its focus on developing soft skills, which have become increasingly relevant in today's workplace. They have prioritized cultivating skills such as resilience, adaptability, humility, empathy, strategic thinking, and business acumen. These competencies are essential for lawyers to become strategic partners who can genuinely add value to their clients.

In addition to soft skill training, Dentsu emphasizes continuous improvement activities informed by feedback from various business units. This collaborative approach fosters knowledge sharing through cross-sector projects and the formulation of personalized growth plans, ultimately shaping a future-oriented capability development model within the legal function.

Sharan Jaswal, General Counsel for Dentsu APAC, shared insights on the critical need for legal teams to adapt to rapidly changing regulations across diverse jurisdictions. She expressed appreciation for the award, noting, "In today's dynamic world, our legal and compliance teams must quickly understand and respond to newly introduced regulations. This award reflects our dual commitment to fostering both technological acumen and essential human capabilities in legal talent development."

Commitment to Future Leaders

Looking ahead, Dentsu is dedicated to continuing its efforts to train the next generation of in-house lawyers. Their vision is to establish a leading legal and compliance function that will help the entire organization achieve sustainable growth through transformation.

The FT Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards 2026 specifically honors entities in the legal sector that showcase innovative practices, making it one of the most respected accolades in the legal industry. The award ceremony took place on May 14, 2026, in Hong Kong, spotlighting the advanced initiatives undertaken by law firms and corporate legal departments in the Asia-Pacific region. For further information on the awards, please visit the official website.

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