Anver M. Emon. The Origins and Evolution of Islamic Law (review). University of Toronto Quarterly, Volume 76, Number 1, Winter 2007. p. 343. Quote: "Having already established himself as one of the pre-eminent scholars of Islamic law..."
David S. Powers. Wael B. Hallaq on the Origins of Islamic Law: A Review Essay. Islamic Law and Society 17 (2010) p. 126. Quote: "Wael B. Hallaq is one of the most prominent, talented, prolific, and influential scholars in the field of Islamic studies, living or dead."