Legal 500 EMEA 2025: Insights from ‘Meet The Editor’ Webinar
One of the leading legal directories, Legal 500, recently hosted an insightful webinar, providing guidance on important topics such as submission best practices and editorial processes in future research cycles. Anna Bauböck and Daniela Costa, Editors for The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa, addressed F&Qs and covered a wide range of expectations, requirements […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]