Ranking statistics of the best law firms in international and cross-border capabilitiesDiscover which law firms have the highest number of department rankings in the 2022 edition of Chambers Global for International & Cross-Border Capabilities. Chambers USA is the leading legal directory that evaluates the best lawyers and law firms in the United States. Our legal rankings are based on unparalleled and in-depth market analysis and independent research, all conducted by our team of dedicated researchers. The data generated in this article comes from the Chambers Business Intelligence tool, a platform that provides companies with digital and on-demand analytics, access to top rankings, historical rankings, competitive analysis, and market trends, all aimed at providing businesses with a complete view of the legal market. How your firm can rank in Chambers GlobalIn a recent interview with The Impact Lawyers, Robinson Redmond, Chambers Global: International Capabilities Editor, discussed how companies can rank in the guide. ™This year, Chambers USA 2021 offers more than 8,000 law firms and nearly 22,000 individual rankings in more than 2,000 practice areas across all 50 states and nationally. At the top of the series, after collecting the guide`s strongest and most individual rankings for the second year in a row, is industry titan Latham & Watkins. With 351 ranked lawyers and 131 ranking firms, Latham continues to showcase its credentials as one of the most successful and comprehensive full-service firms in the U.S ™. and the world ™. Exploring New Areas of U.S. Legal Research In the 2022 edition of Chambers USA, we`ve highlighted key new areas that need to be explored and analyzed to help law firm clients discover the best law firms and lawyers.
Learn more about these new areas of law covered by the guide. The Chambers Global team shares and discusses key findings from their research on the global legal market and global law firms, current legal trends and Chambers Global`s exciting expansion. A number of companies have also experienced significant growth in the number of recognitions they receive. Kirkland & Ellis, the most profitable law firm in the United States, ™ registered 25 new practice groups for the first time. The company was closely followed by DLA Piper, Paul Hastings, Morgan Lewis and BakerHostetler, who each received 20 or more new business rankings this year. All of the companies evaluated in the guide have carefully researched and analyzed by our research analysts to ensure that our reports and knowledge of the best law firms and lawyers are based on quantifiable data and information. Latham also topped the list of law firms that held the highest number of individual rankings with 351 lawyers and the list of law firms with 64 recognized lawyers. As expected, this data aligns closely with the top performers, but this chart also sees the entry of elite firms with a smaller geographic presence, like Cravath, or those with a narrower focus, like Quinn Emanuel, whose lawyers dominate their local market or area of expertise.
An investigation into what GCs really expect from law firmsWhat are the most important factors and considerations for GCs when searching for the best law firms? The Chambers Global team shares its findings after speaking to more than 700 professionals around the world. To request a free demo of the platform for your business, please click here. The Chambers Global Guide evaluates the best lawyers and law firms in more than 200 jurisdictions around the world. Welcome to the Chambers Global Guide 2022 search for the best law firms and lawyers in the legal market using the search function mentioned above. The Chambers USA team continues to work with law firms of all sizes, from boutiques to global firms, during our research to ensure we cover all aspects of the U.S. legal market for clients of all sizes and requirements to meet their legal needs. New to Chambers Global 2022 is the Global Reach Index, a new set of analytics and insights that highlight law firms ranked in several key jurisdictions for practice areas including capital markets, corporate mergers and acquisitions, litigation, TMTs and many more. ™Latham`s position is hardly surprising, as its 11 U.S. offices regularly receive praise from clients and colleagues as part of Chambers USA`s research. An elite family tree, full-service capabilities, and full geographic coverage are common features of the top performing companies in Chambers USA 2021, as shown in the chart above. The companies that score the most in the latest edition of the U.S.
Guide agree on the breadth of their expertise, bi-coastal office networks, and large contingent of partners. In each state, we rank the best law firms in at least four areas of law: corporate/commercial, labor and employment, litigation, and real estate. However, in most states, we cover much more, which means that Chambers USA covers more than 50 different areas/areas of practice at the state and national level, so we can provide the relevant information to those seeking U.S. legal assistance. What is the Magic Circle and who is in it? Read the article to get an overview of the Magic Circle, an analysis of the rankings of the companies that make up the circle, and a glimpse of what the future might hold for these global companies. Gender and Diversity Trends in U.S. Law FirmsIn the U.S. legal market, law firms have focused more on their diversity and inclusion policies.
This article examines current trends and what the future could bring to this area of the legal market. Our research takes place from March to October. The Global Guide not only covers many areas of law in major jurisdictions around the world, but also includes rankings at the regional and global levels. Our team of experienced researchers organizes thousands of one-on-one meetings at each research cycle to identify and recognize the companies best placed to manage complex international mandates in our dedicated international and cross-border competency board, wherever they exist. Our rankings are the most complete and independent on the market. Each ranking is based on the extensive research of our dedicated and experienced research team. Our unparalleled analysis of the legal market enables Chambers Global to provide essential reports and insights into leading law firms and lawyers. The results of the research and ranking show that the “home edge” continues to be a key factor in the success of law firms, with many of the largest law firms continuing to dominate their home local markets, ™ even as they expand their offices into new jurisdictions. The map above, which highlights the companies with the highest number of Band 1 rankings by state, shows that the established and nationally renowned companies of Davis Polk, Greenberg Traurig, Ropes & Gray, Jones Day and Vinson & Elkins remain dominant locally in a variety of different practice areas.
In fact, Latham & Watkins is the only company with the highest number of Band 1 rankings in multiple jurisdictions, with 16 in California, 6 in the District of Columbia, and 23 in the statewide tables. Our rankings enable decision makers, from CMs of world-class companies to local influencers, to find the talent that`s right for them. If you would like to suggest a field of activity, please send an email to [email protected]. If you have any questions, please contact Marlene Hermann, Emea Research Director, or Vian Chowdhury, Global Head of Research: International Capabilities. Chambers and Partners Rankings and Research provides you with all the necessary information, statistics and firm insights, whether you are a client, in-house counsel or GC, if necessary to make an informed decision when purchasing legal services. Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and after careful consideration, we have made the decision not to conduct research on Russia and Belarus this year. We will review this decision for the 2024 edition, whose research will begin in March 2023. Please visit our methodology page to learn more about our submission process and unparalleled research method. As we approach the launch of Chambers USA Guide 2021 this month, we provide an overview of key ranking statistics for businesses and individuals using data generated by the Chambers Business Intelligence platform.
Law Firm Network Visualizations for Chambers Global 2022Discover an overview of the size, strength and breadth of the leading and elite law firm networks listed in the Chambers Global Guide. Chambers Research is conducted by 200 research analysts in 200 jurisdictions and offers nearly 6,000 rankings. Each year, we collect hundreds of thousands of responses from customers, most of them through in-depth interviews.