Clifford Chance

Global law firm Clifford Chance has achieved 66 Band 1 rankings in the Chambers Europe Guide 2025. This marks another year of unrivalled excellence, confirming Clifford Chance's leading position across the European legal landscape and underscoring its global leadership in key strategic markets.

Global law firm Clifford Chance has achieved 66 Band 1 rankings in the Chambers Europe Guide 2025. This marks another year of unrivalled excellence, confirming Clifford Chance's leading position across the European legal landscape and underscoring its global leadership in key strategic markets.

More Band 1 rankings than any other firm

Earlier this year, Chambers launched the France Guide and the Germany Guide. With these rankings, which for the first time are not included in the Chambers Europe Guide, Clifford Chance continues to have more Band 1 rankings than any other firm.

239 Ranked Lawyers

In addition to the 66 Band 1 rankings, Clifford Chance has 239 Ranked lawyers – covering all major areas of legal expertise. Also, the firm has 16 Band 1 Europe-wide rankings – including Banking & Finance, DCM and ECM, Dispute Resolution, M&A, Private Equity and Restructuring & Insolvency.

Chinwe Odimba-Chapman, the Co-Regional Managing Partner for One Europe said: "Each year, our team exemplifies the collaborative spirit and legal expertise that proves Clifford Chance's unparalleled knowledge of Europe. I am deeply grateful to every member of our firm for their contributions to our ongoing success. Together, we continue to shape the legal industry and propel the success of our clients' businesses."

Echoing this sentiment Steve Jacoby, Co-Regional Managing Partner for One Europe added: "This recognition underscores the unwavering dedication and exceptional talent of our teams. We are deeply grateful for the trust our clients place in us, and we share this honour with them. Our consistent performance in the Chambers rankings reflects our commitment to excellence and our expertise in navigating the legal complexities of the European market."

Client feedback

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

Clifford Chance's sustained leadership in the rankings demonstrates the firm's deep market knowledge, innovative approach to legal services, and its ability to deliver outstanding results for its clients. The firm's commitment to excellence is evident in its strategic growth and its ability to attract and retain top legal talent.