Tier One’s 2024 Legal Directory Guide Released!

As the 2024 directory season kicks off with IFLR1000, we have updated our comprehensive submissions and awards guide – which you can download for free. After 40 years in the business and increased competition in the field, many legal publishers have adapted, expanded, and introduced new products and services. More is expected from one of the pioneers, Chambers, this year […]

Environment and Legal Directories – Navigating a Critical Growth Area

Environmental concerns have become a top priority for law firms. As businesses aim to leverage the increasing awareness among clients about the imperative to protect the planet and the various environmental incentives offered by governments, law firms are actively enhancing their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials in response. As per the 2022 Wolters Kluwer […]

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 […]

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 […]

Legal directory submissions, again?!

In the fast-paced world of law, compliance tasks will more often than not feel like necessary evils. And when it comes to the time-consuming process of completing legal directory submissions, it’s the mother of all evils! True, they might seem like a waste of valuable time, but have you even considered their full potential. Let’s […]

Chambers 360 – All the Key Pointers for Improving a Submission

Following on from the launch of its UK guide last month, Chambers & Partners marked the start of November with Chambers 360, a seminar which, through a wealth of helpful pointers and anecdotes, was geared to help firm improve their submissions. UK Research Director Alex Marsh was joined by other senior members of the team […]

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 […]