From Submission to Ranking: Chambers Explained
As law firms prepare their Chambers submissions, the recent webinar by the global publisher underlined once again the multifaceted criteria for rankings in its Chambers guides. Firms are assessed based on their technical legal ability, commercial awareness, business understanding, diligence, and, significantly, the depth of their team and the quality of client service. Despite the […]
The Rewards in Awards
“The Oscar is the most valuable, but least expensive, item of world-wide public relations ever invented by any industry.” These were the words of Frank Capra, the Italian-American director of many hits, including the 1946 Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. The slew of awards open to private practice lawyers have almost the same number […]
Technological Transformation in Law: Enhancing Client Services and Influencing Legal Directories and Awards
This article delves into the transformative impact of technology in the legal sector, emphasizing how it enhances client services and can potentially influence a law firm’s prestige in industry directories and awards in the future. Transforming Legal Services Through Technology The adoption of advanced technology in law firms signifies a new era of innovation and […]
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 […]