Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance dominates the top tier in Chambers Global 2011

For the third-year running, Clifford Chance has achieved more tier one cross-border rankings than any other firm in Chambers Global 2011, The Client's Guide.

Clifford Chance received 16 tier one rankings in the Guide's Global tables – four more than the next law firm.

Clifford Chance achieved a total of 43 tier one rankings across all the various regional tables published in the Guide, versus 33 for the next law firm. These regional rankings cover performance across key sectors and practices in Global, Africa, Asia-wide, Central & Eastern Europe, Europe-wide, Latin America and Middle East tables.

The firm also excelled in many of the country-by-country rankings published in Chambers Global 2011 – marking Clifford Chance's strengths in combining international standards with local expertise.

David Childs, Clifford Chance Managing Partner said, "This is further evidence of the firm's reputation for providing high quality advice on cross-border instructions. As we continue to enter new markets, we are pleased to be recognised by Chambers Global in so many different geographies, sectors and areas of practice. The consistency of Clifford Chance's performance reflects our sustained focus on client service and innovation and our ambition to lead our market."

According to Chambers & Partners, Global sections are one of the distinguishing features of the Global Guide and rank those firms with truly international practices; the clients of a globally-ranked firm are likely to have a need for expertise across the world.

The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.