IFLR1000 2026: Key Takeaways from This Year’s Webinar
If you joined the IFLR1000 webinar yesterday (or meant to and got pulled into just one more call), you weren’t alone. The session covered some meaningful changes for this research cycle—especially around submissions, practice areas, and lawyer nominations. Here’s our no-fluff breakdown of what actually matters, and what you should be thinking about now. What’s […]
Key Insights from the IFLR1000 Webinar
When handling submission, it’s essential to keep up with the latest trends and requirements in the submission landscape, particularly with organizations like IFLR1000, which plays a pivotal role in assessing corporate financial and transactional work. The IFLR webinar yesterday provided critical insights regarding the submission process, eligibility criteria, and research methodology. Here, I summarize the […]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Legal Directories
Last month multiple industries – including law – celebrated International Women’s Month and the achievements of female GCs, private practice lawyers, and many more. In recent years, the global directories have shone a spotlight on DEI initiatives in law firms, championing the women lawyers who are impacting their clients, supporting their firms and shaping the […]
Directories Individuals Rankings Explained
With the launch of the 2024 Chambers and Legal 500 EMEA guides, now seems like an excellent time for a quick refresher course on the individual rankings and differences between the guides. First things first, you will find below a list of the individual rankings and how they are awarded: Legal 500 Individual Rankings Hall […]
Introducing the LMG DEI Awards 2024
In a landscape where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are increasingly acknowledged as essential components of prosperity, the legal sector is taking significant strides forward. Having launched in 2024, the Legal Media Group (LMG) DEI Awards cast a spotlight on pioneering achievements within law firms and among practitioners across EMEA, Canada, the United States, and […]
The Ultimate Comeback: Tier One Tactics for Overcoming Chambers Rankings Setbacks
With every Legal 500 and Chambers launch, social media is naturally flooded with firms celebrating positive developments, namely team promotions and new lawyer rankings, though flying under the radar will, of course, be other practices who received a demotion, failed to obtain a ranking, or were removed from a section. This can be frustrating for […]
Legal Directory Submissions: What Lawyers Want vs. What Researchers Need
In the realm of legal directory submissions, a delicate balance must be struck between lawyers’ aspirations to showcase their expertise in intricate detail and researchers’ essential need for clear, impactful narratives. From the Lawyers’ Perspective: Lawyers approach directory submissions with a desire to showcase their prowess comprehensively. This often involves delving into complex case specifics […]
IFLR1000 2024: Insights from a Q&A Webinar by IFLR1000 Global Editor, Danielle Ngwana-Joseph
The IFLR1000, a leading legal directory, hosted a Q&A webinar shedding light on key changes to their ranking methodology and offering valuable tips for law firms aiming to improve their submissions. This article summarizes the key takeaways from the webinar to guide legal professionals in optimizing their IFLR1000 rankings. How are the rankings determined? The […]
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 […]