Clifford Chance has achieved 124 Band 1 rankings, more than any other firm for the third consecutive year, in the Chambers Global Guide 2026 published on 12 February 2026.

Clifford Chance also secured 16 Band 1 rankings, more than any other firm, in the Global Market Leaders and Global Multi-Jurisdictional tables, which track most notably cross-border and international instructions.

Charles Adams, Global Managing Partner, Clifford Chance said: "I am delighted to see the numerous Band 1 positions for both our firm and individual lawyers recognised in Chambers Global 2026. These rankings demonstrate our commitment to creating advantage for our clients, and we are proud to be recognised as a trusted partner and leading firm of choice for our clients in an ever-evolving legal landscape."

The firm’s 16 Band 1 Global Market Leaders and Multi-Jurisdictional rankings are: Asset Finance; Business & Human Rights Law; Banking & Finance; Banking & Finance: Islamic Finance; Capital Markets: Debt; Capital Markets: Equity; Capital Markets: Structured Finance, Securitisation & Derivatives; Corporate/M&A; Dispute Resolution; Employee Benefits; Insurance; Investment Funds: Private Equity: Fund Formation; Private Equity; Projects & Energy; Real Estate; Restructuring/Insolvency.

Below are some of the quotes about Clifford Chance in Chambers Global 2026 from sections in which the firm is ranked Band 1:

• Clifford Chance approaches the opportunities and challenges presented by AI holistically. Their global footprint allows them to assess the approaches of companies and policymakers in various markets. The firm stands out for their connections to AI industry and key players as well as proactive engagement in the AI ecosystem broadly beyond purely legal issues." Artificial Intelligence, Global Market Leaders
  
  
• "Clifford Chance have impeccable professional expertise, are very responsive and have a strong understanding of strategic questions. Clifford Chance are well resourced and are on top of issues in terms of strategy. They also have strength in depth. Clifford Chance are very experienced, have up-to-date legal knowledge, are informative and are meticulous in their approach and guidance." Public International Law, Global Market Leaders.
  
  
• "They have the ability to handle large amounts of data, complex arguments and distil all of this into a succinct, cogent proposition. They are well resourced and on top of the issues in terms of strategy, law and facts." Dispute Resolution, Africa-wide.
  
  
• "We appreciate the abundance of resources that Clifford Chance has and feel that everything is seamless in the way it approaches matters. They are very helpful in terms of structuring transactions. They offer bespoke solutions to complex deal structures." Capital Markets: Equity, Asia Pacific region.
  
  
• "Clifford distil complex concepts into digestible and practicable advice, with confidence. They thoughtfully and pragmatically strategise alternatives on short timelines, providing top-notch service. I really like working with the team. It's a smooth process and Clifford Chance has the manpower to support in larger transactions." Restructuring/Insolvency, Europe-wide.
  
  
• "They are incredibly plugged into the market and knowledgeable. They think multiple steps ahead to help set us up for continued growth." Private Equity: Fund Formation, USA.