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 […]
Chambers Global 2026 – Guide Launch Webinar
To mark the launch of its Global 2026 Guide, Chambers held a webinar on February 12th to discuss its findings. If you couldn’t make it, don’t panic; below are some key takeaways from the session. The webinar consisted of a panel that discussed some of Chambers’ major findings from its 2025-6 research and what are […]
IFLR1000 2026 Webinar Watch
IFLR held a webinar and Q&A session on 5 February 2026. The event, hosted byIFLR1000 research analysts Nancy Ping and Elva Lee, served to provide advice onthe research process, explain the changes being implemented this year, and giveattendees a forum for asking questions. If you couldn’t make it or simply want a reminder about what […]
Directory Submission Checklist (Chambers/Legal 500/IFLR)
A) Before you write (strategy + scope) B) Matter selection (what makes the cut) For each shortlisted matter, confirm: C) Matter write-up template (use every time) Use the 5 Ws in ~5–8 lines: Final pass D) Referee plan (the controllable lever) E) Team + individuals (visibility with proof) F) Confidential matters (if names/details are restricted) G) Final […]
What Comes After Rankings? Legal 500 on Client Service, Data, and Trust
Legal 500 has always been a serious reference point for firms and clients alike, and as it moves towards its fourth decade, it is clear how much weight the market now places on the depth, credibility, and evolution of research. We have been following with interest the industry-wide investment in data, analytics, and client insight, […]
ITR World Tax Webinar – Key Takeaways
ITR World Tax held a live Q&A webinar on January 21st, hosted by John Harrison, Head of Research at ITR World Tax. If you couldn’t make it, don’t panic; below are the key takeaways you need to know if you are planning on submitting soon! Some important dates reminders first What’s new? The 2027 submission […]
Test Yourself – How Prepared for 2026 Submissions?
As we are preparing for the next round of submissions, now is the time to make sure you are ready. Whether you are new to directories and are looking to learn more, or if you are an experienced hand looking to refresh their knowledge, this quiz is for you. Take our True or False test […]
Webinar Watch: Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026
Yesterday, 11 December 2025, saw the launch of the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026mrankings, signalling the end of both another year of research and another year of hard work by all those associated with the submissions process. The launch is, of course, a time to celebrate the great achievements of our colleagues. In some respects, it also […]
Summary of the “Elevating Submissions Through Ranking Analysis” webinar
On 19th November 2025, Tier One Rankings held a webinar on preparing for the submission cycle, presented by our Legal Directories Editor, Robert Charters. Specifically, the webinar looked at conducting an analysis in order to help set submission strategy. In case you couldn’t make it – or if you just wanted a written record of what […]