Directory Submission Checklist (Chambers/Legal 500/IFLR)
A) Before you write (strategy + scope) B) Matter selection (what makes the cut) For each shortlisted matter, confirm: C) Matter write-up template (use every time) Use the 5 Ws in ~5–8 lines: Final pass D) Referee plan (the controllable lever) E) Team + individuals (visibility with proof) F) Confidential matters (if names/details are restricted) G) Final […]
Mastering the Chambers Referee Management Tool – Key Insights from Our Webinar
The Chambers Referee Management Tool has transformed how law firms manage their referee submissions, making it essential to understand its functionalities to optimize rankings. In our latest Tier 1 Ranking webinar, Galit Tassi (Tier 1 Ranking), Laurence Mussett (Tier 1 Ranking), and Richard Jakubowski (Senior Product Marketing Manager, Chambers & Partners) shared their expert insights on best practices, common pitfalls, and […]
New Years Resolutions
As we welcome the New Year, we’re setting resolutions to refine our legal directory strategies—and we think they might inspire you too. From starting submissions early to strengthening referee management and analyzing feedback, these steps can help ensure a more streamlined and effective process in the year ahead. ⏰ Start EarlyThe key to a successful […]
Chambers Success Strategies: Key Insights from the Webinar Q&A
The recent webinar hosted by Tier One Rankings, featuring insights from former Chambers editors Lawrence and Chris, offered invaluable advice for law firms aiming to maximize their success with Chambers submissions. Below is a concise summary of the key takeaways from the Q&A session, tailored for firms seeking to elevate their rankings. 1. Core Elements […]
Key Developments from the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 Guide Launch
This year, research into the Asia-Pacific legal landscape has been marked by comprehensive analysis and significant developments. The 2025 Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide offers detailed insights, featuring over 6,900 lawyer rankings and close to 4,000 department rankings. These figures underscore consistent year-on-year growth in participation, with over 4,700 submissions from 975 law firms—a 10% increase from […]
Legal 500 US ‘Meet the Editor’ Webinar Watch: Key Takeaways for US Law Firms
The recent Legal 500 US ‘Meet the Editor’ webinar provided crucial updates and insights for US law firms aiming to improve their submissions and rankings. Led by Barnaby Merrill (Editor), Amy McDermott (Business Development Director), and Tim Verbrugge (Senior Business Development Manager), the session covered significant updates in Legal 500’s ranking categories, submission best practices, […]
Legal 500 EMEA 2025: Insights from ‘Meet The Editor’ Webinar
One of the leading legal directories, Legal 500, recently hosted an insightful webinar, providing guidance on important topics such as submission best practices and editorial processes in future research cycles. Anna Bauböck and Daniela Costa, Editors for The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa, addressed F&Qs and covered a wide range of expectations, requirements […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Chambers Referee Management Tool
Referees are the most critical component in the Chambers ranking process, period. This is why it’s such a shame if firms leave them to the last minute and neglect the post-submission process. To help firms manage their referees better and to enable greater transparency, Chambers launched the Referee Management Tool in August 2022 — a […]
Chambers USA 2024 Guide Launch
One of the world’s leading legal data and analytics providers for the past two decades, Chambers continues to strive as the best choice for its accuracy, depth, and quality in their research. With the latest Chambers USA launched today, the guide received over 58,000 responses from US law firm departments and individuals, by way of […]
Chambers Europe 2025 – Everything you need to know for the upcoming guide.
Multiple Information Sources: Submissions: 20 work highlights per submission per practice area. If more than 20 included, researchers will only look at first 20. No need for exhaustive detail, a summary of key points will suffice. Client Feedback: Maximum of 20 referees per firm per practice area – might be some exceptions. Please check the […]