Navigating the Changes to the IFLR1000 Template for 2024 Research

After announcing the start of its 2024 research, global directory IFLR1000 has also unveiled a slick new professional template. What’s changed? The big game changer is that there is now a maximum of 10 deal examples, rather than 20. IFLR is calling on firms to be selective, emphasising the need for quality over quantity. Market […]

Let’s talk about referees

Let’s talk about referees, why underestimating their significance in submissions could be a misstep, and how you can do better. Often left until the last minute, referees are crucial in legal directories submissions, sometimes weighing almost equally to work highlights in firm rankings and even more so for individual rankings. This holds especially true in […]

Chambers Fintech 2024 Launch: The Breakdown

Yesterday, December 5, marked the launch of Chambers & Partner’s 2024 Fintech guide.  The occasion was marked with a short webinar revealing some intriguing and up-to-date trends and developments in the Fintech sector.  Here are the key points: Global Investment Trends in Fintech:  There has been a decline in funding in the Fintech sector globally and […]

Exclusives from the Legal 500 USA Webinar

Brand reputation alone is insufficient to secure a ranking in legal directories. What truly matters is the demonstration of exceptional work over the past 12 months. To shed light on this crucial aspect, our Submissions Consultant, Henry Compton, alongside the Tier One Rankings team, has dissected the most recent insights shared by the Legal 500 […]

Guarding Legal Reputations: How Abhorrent Comments Impact Lawyers’ Rankings

In the legal world, maintaining an impeccable reputation is paramount. Lawyers are assessed not only for their legal expertise but also for their professionalism, ethics, and conduct. It’s important to note that achieving these high rankings takes many years of dedication and excellence, with very few lawyers ever reaching the top tiers, making it a […]

New Practice Areas for Chambers UK 2024

Chambers and Partners may have only launched its UK 2024 coverage on the 19th October, though firms will have little time to bathe and reflect on their recognition, as the deadline for the 2025 guide is less than 7 weeks away, falling on December 6th. While there are no wholesale changes in terms of new/revised […]

Chambers Launch 2024: The Breakdown

Today marks the launch of Chambers & Partner’s 2024 UK coverage, following on from The Legal 500 which launched its UK guide on October 04th. Chambers marked the occasion with an approximately 20-minute webinar, revealing some intriguing statistics and trends. Overall, 5,500 individual departments were recognised, with 13,000 lawyers ranked on an individual basis, this […]

Unlocking Success: Tips from a Former Legal 500 Researcher

As a former Legal 500 researcher, our submissions consultant, Henry Compton gathered invaluable insights into writing submissions that grab and hold attention. Let’s delve into the art of crafting submissions that researchers won’t simply scroll past:

LEGAL 500 EMEA 2024 – All you need to know in a nutshell

EMEA Deadline: August 7, 2023Editor: Ella MarshallSubmit via the Legal 500 portal at submissions.legal500.com Download the Legal 500 2024 Submission Template  Download the Legal 500 2024 Referees Template Download the Legal 500 Practice Area Definitions What’s NEW There were two mostly technical changes made to this year’s Legal 500 template: 1. Initiatives and innovation: This […]