Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance wins International Law Firm and two regional awards in Chambers Global 2013

Clifford Chance has won the prestigious Chambers Global: International Law Firm of the Year Award for 2013. The firm was also named Chambers Global: Law Firm of the Year for Europe and for the Middle East.

Rieta Ghosh, Editor-in-Chief, Chambers and Partners, says, "We were unanimous in our decision. Clifford Chance's continued international expansion and involvement in cutting-edge deals and cases has earned it this much coveted title of International Law Firm of the Year."

In Europe, Chambers highlighted Clifford Chance's outstanding network coupled with formidable strength in banking and finance, corporate, energy and projects. The firm regularly tops the tables in key countries such as Belgium, France, Spain, Germany and Russia, as well as throughout Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey.

In the Middle East, the firm was recognised for its ability to combine high-end transactional expertise with one of the most respected dispute resolution practices in the region.

David Childs, Clifford Chance Managing Partner, comments, "We feel truly honoured to be awarded not only the international title but also recognised for our performance in Europe and the Middle East. These awards are a reflection of the firm's expertise in providing first-rate advice across different geographies, sectors and areas of practice. As we continue to enter new markets, we remain focused on client service, innovation and our ambition to lead the industry."

In addition to the awards, Clifford Chance earned more tier one rankings in the global tables and more tier one rankings overall than any other firm in the Chambers Global 2013 edition. The firm earned 119 tier one rankings overall, 16 more than the next law firm.

Chambers' Awards honour outstanding law firms and legal professionals around the world. The Global Awards winners were selected by the editors based on research for the Chambers Global 2013 Guide and after an appraisal of the shortlisted firms' overall performances. Criteria included involvement in the highest profile and most cutting-edge deals and cases around the world, the resources and expertise to support such cases as well as client feedback.