Legal500 US Guide 2026 – New and Amended Sections

News from Legal500 US Guide 2026: the schedule and guidelines are live! This week, Legal500 has revealed new and amended practices areas, as well as key deadlines for the upcoming US 2026 research. Here are the key dates: The Legal500 US 2026 guide has broadened its scope to more accurately reflect today’s market — recognising […]

Legal 500 EMEA Webinar – Our Recap

The recent Legal 500 webinar, held on the 24 July 2025, offered valuable insights for law firm marketing and business development professionals preparing for the upcoming research cycle. With over 60,000 submissions reviewed each year and feedback from more than 300,000 commercial law firm clients, the competition for recognition is intense! The session covered both […]

The Insight Track to Improving Your Chambers Ranking

A ranking from Chambers and Partners is among the most sought-after and trusted accolades in the legal profession, given the company’s long history, global reach, and significant brand recognition. However, knowing how to attain or improve a ranking can be challenging – especially if your position has remained static despite years of engagement with the […]

Making the Most of Legal Directory Interviews

Directory rankings in global legal directories hinge primarily on written submissions and client feedback. However, a crucial third factor often influences outcomes: market feedback, primarily gathered through partner interviews. These interviews are more than just a means of providing information to researchers. They serve as a unique opportunity to build relationships, explore finer details, and […]

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 […]

Chambers Europe 2025 – Everything you need to know for the upcoming guide.

Multiple Information Sources: Submissions: 20 work highlights per submission per practice area. If more than 20 included, researchers will only look at first 20. No need for exhaustive detail, a summary of key points will suffice. Client Feedback: Maximum of 20 referees per firm per practice area – might be some exceptions. Please check the […]

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 […]

Introducing Chambers UK’s New Opportunity for SME-focused Law Firms

Applying to Chambers can be daunting, especially for small firms. The process of compiling 20 work highlights and securing 20 referees can be time-consuming and challenging. Additionally, many small firms find themselves unable to compete with larger entities in terms of resources, despite providing excellent service to their clients. Recognizing these hurdles, Chambers has introduced […]

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 […]

Chambers Webinar Brief: A 2024 Rankings Snapshot

HOT OFF THE PRESS: Today, Chambers and Partners launched its highly anticipated Chambers Global guide. With more than 30 years in the legal publishing business, Chambers hosted a webinar this afternoon to discuss this latest set of rankings, showcasing the law firms shaping – and reshaping – the evolving and dynamic legal landscape.  Key Takeaways: