Constraints, deadlines, and best practices for each legal directory.
Interview-driven, band 1–6. The heaviest-weighted qualitative directory. Free to submit.
Tier 1–4. Broadest practice-area coverage. Rankings blend submissions, referee feedback, and research analysis.
Tier 1–3. Pure financial & corporate law — M&A, banking, capital markets, project finance.
Litigation & disputes specialist. Tier system focused on contentious work.
Ranks individual lawyers, not firms. Peer-nominated by practice area.
Peer-review based. Lawyers nominate and vote on the best in each practice area and jurisdiction.
The leading guide to international arbitration practices. GAR 100 and GAR 30 rankings.
The definitive guide to Latin American law firms. Covers all major jurisdictions in the region.
The leading guide to Asia-Pacific law firms. Outstanding and highly recommended tiers.
The leading guide for intellectual property practices. IP Stars rankings by jurisdiction.
French-origin global directory. Dedicated M&A rankings by country. Captures firms that Chambers and Legal 500 sometimes miss.
Best India-specific publication. Strong GC-feedback component. 'A-List' + Indian Law Firm Awards.
India-focused rankings — 'The A-List', 'The Super 50'. Newer, gaining traction.
Thomson Reuters-owned. ALB India Law Awards, firm rankings, deal tracking.
UK solicitors guide. Band 1–6 rankings across all practice areas.
UK barristers guide. Individual barrister rankings, cap of 5 referees per lawyer.
US guide covering all states and practice areas.
Asia-Pacific guide including India, SE Asia, Japan, Korea, Australia.
Latin America guide. Brazil cap is 20 referees per practice area.
Greater China guide covering mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
The flagship cross-border guide. Rolling deadlines by practice area.
