IFLR1000 2026: Key Takeaways from the Middle East & Egypt Webinar
If you missed IFLR’s recent Middle East & Egypt webinar (or were distracted by the technical difficulties), here are the key updates you need to know before the June 30 deadline. What’s New This Year? Rankings and Awards Are Now Combined The biggest change this year is that firms no longer need to prepare separate […]
Chambers USA 2027: New Submission Areas, Nationwide Referee Changes & Key Deadlines
As we approach the start of the Chambers USA 2027 research cycle, Chambers has released two important updates that may affect submission strategy this year: (1) additional Nationwide sections that will not accept referees, and (2) a significant expansion of new submission areas for the 2027 guide. Chambers says research for the guide will begin […]
Empowering Women in Law: Navigating Legal Directories for Recognition and Growth
Legal directories such as Chambers, The Legal 500, and IFLR1000 continue to play an influential role in promoting women in law, recognising excellence, and supporting diversity and inclusion across the profession. As we move into 2026, these platforms have not only sustained their focus on gender representation, but have also expanded their methodologies and initiatives to better reflect evolving […]
IFLR1000 2026: Key Takeaways from This Year’s Webinar
If you joined the IFLR1000 webinar yesterday (or meant to and got pulled into just one more call), you weren’t alone. The session covered some meaningful changes for this research cycle—especially around submissions, practice areas, and lawyer nominations. Here’s our no-fluff breakdown of what actually matters, and what you should be thinking about now. What’s […]
Key Insights from the IFLR1000 Webinar
When handling submission, it’s essential to keep up with the latest trends and requirements in the submission landscape, particularly with organizations like IFLR1000, which plays a pivotal role in assessing corporate financial and transactional work. The IFLR webinar yesterday provided critical insights regarding the submission process, eligibility criteria, and research methodology. Here, I summarize the […]
Webinar Watch: IP Stars Rankings and Managing IP Awards 2025
The 2025 submission process for the IP Stars rankings kicked off with a detailed webinar hosted by Kingsley Egbuono and Chris Adams from the now-officially named Legal Benchmarking Group, which manages the IP Stars and Managing IP Awards. Here’s a recap of the essential updates and strategic insights shared during the session. Standout Case Studies […]
A Guide to IP Legal Directory Submissions
For IP lawyers, submitting to legal directories can be a year-round task. Unlike other practice areas that usually submit two or three times a year, IP itself can have us writing up to eight submissions per year. Today, I’m going to go over some of the main IP guides and hopefully help you decide which […]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Legal Directories
Last month multiple industries – including law – celebrated International Women’s Month and the achievements of female GCs, private practice lawyers, and many more. In recent years, the global directories have shone a spotlight on DEI initiatives in law firms, championing the women lawyers who are impacting their clients, supporting their firms and shaping the […]
Making the Most of Legal Directory Interviews
Directory rankings in global legal directories hinge primarily on written submissions and client feedback. However, a crucial third factor often influences outcomes: market feedback, primarily gathered through partner interviews. These interviews are more than just a means of providing information to researchers. They serve as a unique opportunity to build relationships, explore finer details, and […]
Key Takeaways from the World Tax 2025 Webinar
The deadline for World Tax 2025 has officially been set for March 14, with plans to launch in the Americas and Africa. To kick off the preparations, seasoned World Tax Editor, Jon Moore hosted a comprehensive webinar yesterday, sharing key insights and vital details about the upcoming submissions for next year’s World Tax. The Three […]