Clifford Chance is ranked Tier 1 in 97 categories in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026, receiving 212 firm rankings overall. This is an uplift from the firm's 204 firm rankings last year. This strong performance demonstrates the firm's leading position in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The Legal 500 contacted over 300,000 clients globally to obtain feedback on which law firms meet the criteria required by in-house counsel and business leaders. This feedback is used to benchmark law firms in each practice area.