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News and awards

News and awards

16 February 2023

Global (all regions)

  • 120 Band 1 rankings – covering all major areas of legal expertise
  • 14 Band 1 Global-wide rankings – including Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, M&A, Private Equity, Projects & Energy and Restructuring & Insolvency

Clifford Chance has more Band 1 rankings in Chambers Global 2023 than any other firm. The firm's 120 Band 1 rankings cover all the major areas of legal expertise. In addition, Clifford Chance is ranked Band 1 in 14 of the Global-wide sections in Chambers Global 2023, which is also more than any other firm. The Global-wide tables recognise firms best placed to handle complex international mandates.

Three hundred and eighty-eight Clifford Chance lawyers are ranked in Chambers Global 2023 underlining the firm's all-around performance.

Charles Adams, Global Managing Partner, Clifford Chance said, "Our firm's top tier results in Chambers Global 2023 demonstrate Clifford Chance's international capabilities and market-leading expertise. The outstanding recognition across the board reflects our experience in delivering the highest standards of client service globally."

The firm's 14 Band 1 Global-wide rankings are: Asset Finance; Banking & Finance; Business & Human Rights; Corporate / M&A; Debt Capital Markets; Dispute Resolution; Employee Benefits; Insurance; Islamic Finance; Private Equity; Private Equity Fund Formation; Projects & Energy; Restructuring & Insolvency, and Structured Finance, Securitisation & Derivatives.

Feedback about Clifford Chance in the Guide from clients includes the following snapshots:

  • "Clifford Chance are, in a word, seamless. There is a close working relationship and understanding, not just at the senior level but throughout the team."
    Chambers Global 2023, Global: Multi-Jurisdictional Private Equity – Band 1
  • "Clifford Chance's wide market exposure to complex matters enables them to give an informed and up-to-date view of current and emerging trends, which is backed up by strong technical ability."
    Chambers Global 2023, Global: Multi-Jurisdictional Projects & Energy – Band 1

The Chambers Global Guide assesses technical legal ability, client service, depth of team, commercial vision and business understanding, diligence and value for money. The rankings are based on quantitative research including feedback from clients and peers based all over the world. You can find the full Chambers Global 2023 results on the Chambers website.