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19 March 2026

Global (all regions)

The firm holds more Band 1 rankings in Europe in 2026 than any other firm.

Global law firm Clifford Chance has secured a total of 64 Band 1 rankings across Chambers’ 2026 Europe research, including 47 rankings in the Chambers Europe Guide and 17 additional Band 1 rankings in the separately published France and Germany guides. Including these rankings, the firm holds more Band 1 rankings in Europe in 2026 than any other firm.

Chinwe Odimba-Chapman and Steve Jacoby, Co-Regional Managing Partners for One Europe, said: “These rankings confirm our leading position in Europe and the strength of our expertise across key areas. We are proud to see this consistent recognition of our work. Thank you to our clients for their ongoing trust, and to our people for their contributions to this success."

The Chambers Europe guide is an annual publication that ranks lawyers and law firms across Europe and globally. The rankings are based on research and feedback from clients and peers, making them a trusted source of information within the legal sector.

See the full overview of Clifford Chance's rankings in the Chambers Europe guide 2026 here