The Chambers Guides

What sets us apart? It's the research — unbiased, reliable, professional.

Our researchers speak to a vast range of lawyers and clients. All interviews are conducted purely for research purposes and are entirely confidential.

Rankings
Law firms and individual attorneys are ranked on a scale of 1-6, with an additional "U" ranking for those considered Up and Coming, and a * ranking for lawyers with exceptional recommendations in their field.

In the US book "S" indicates a Senior Statesman — an attorney who no longer works 'hands-on' with the same intensity but who, by virtue of close links with major clients, remains pivotal to the firm's success.

In the UK book, barristers are divided into "Leading Silks" and "Leading Juniors." Leading juniors who have recently taken silk appear under "New Silks."

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

Editorial
Editorial comment is also derived from the research, with quotations used when they sum up the prevailing opinion of the market.

The rankings and editorial comment about attorneys are independent and objective.  Inclusion in the guide is based solely on the research team's findings. No-one can 'buy their way in'.