Webinar Watch – Legal 500 EMEA: Meet the Editor (ranked firms)
Ahead of the upcoming EMEA submission deadline, Legal500 hosted a Meet the Editors Webinar on Tuesday 16 June 2026 to provide guidance on its research and ranking process. Below are the key takeaways for firms preparing their submissions. Research schedule The deadline for both the client referee spreadsheet and the editorial submission document is 3 […]
5 Things Law Firms Should Do After Submitting to Chambers and Partners
The post-submission period after submitting to Chambers and Partners is just as important as the drafting and submission stage. What a firm does after submission can influence the quality of the research process, strengthen relationships with referees and researchers, and help the firm prepare for the release of rankings. Here are five important steps law […]
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 […]
Webinar Recap: Chambers & Partners Research Process – Key Insights, Submission Tips & Ranking Strategies
About this article: Understanding the Chambers & Partners research process is essential for law firms looking to improve their rankings and submissions. In this article, we break down how Chambers & Partners evaluates firms, what researchers look for, and practical tips to strengthen your submission strategy. On 28th April, we conducted a webinar regarding the […]
A Guide to Benchmark Litigation USA
What is Benchmark Litigation about? Benchmark Litigation is a directory dedicated to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers. Unlike general legal directories, it focuses exclusively on dispute resolution specialists, covering firms and practitioners across different industry sectors. Rankings are determined through extensive interviews with litigators and their clients, alongside analysis of significant cases and […]
Webinar Watch: Chambers Europe 2026 Guide Launch
To mark the launch of its Europe 2026 Guide, Chambers hosted a webinar bringing together senior researchers and leading in-house counsel to discuss key trends shaping the legal market. The session featured Maria Barras, Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer at Booking.com, and Lance Barthouw-Amius, General Counsel and Head of Legal Affairs Service at UNHCR, who shared […]
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 […]
Webinar Invitation: Chambers RMT – Everything You Need to Know
We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar designed for law firm professionals, legal marketers, and business development teams navigating the Chambers Referee Management Tool (RMT) effectively. With our extensive experience working with the system since its launch two years ago, and recognizing the huge weight referees carry in the rankings, we’ve designed this session to provide clarity, […]
Legal Directories: Inside the Rankings Process (NYC Briefing)
We’re bringing Legal Directories: Inside the Rankings Process to New York City. Join former Chambers editor and a Senior Editor at Tier One RankingsChris Lahr, for a focused breakfast briefing on what truly drives directory rankings, and how firms can position themselves more effectively ahead of the next submissions cycle. We’re pleased to share that Alek Tomasevic, Head […]