Legal Directory Submission Guidelines
Constraints, deadlines, and best practices for each legal directory.
Chambers & Partners
GlobalInterview-driven, band 1–6. The heaviest-weighted qualitative directory. Free to submit.
The Legal 500
GlobalTier 1–4. Broadest practice-area coverage. Rankings blend submissions, referee feedback, and research analysis.
IFLR1000
GlobalTier 1–3. Pure financial & corporate law — M&A, banking, capital markets, project finance.
Benchmark Litigation
GlobalLitigation & disputes specialist. Tier system focused on contentious work.
Who's Who Legal
GlobalRanks individual lawyers, not firms. Peer-nominated by practice area.
Best Lawyers
GlobalPeer-review based. Lawyers nominate and vote on the best in each practice area and jurisdiction.
Global Arbitration Review
GlobalThe leading guide to international arbitration practices. GAR 100 and GAR 30 rankings.
Latin Lawyer 250
Latin AmericaThe definitive guide to Latin American law firms. Covers all major jurisdictions in the region.
Asialaw Profiles
Asia-PacificThe leading guide to Asia-Pacific law firms. Outstanding and highly recommended tiers.
Managing IP
GlobalThe leading guide for intellectual property practices. IP Stars rankings by jurisdiction.
Leaders League
GlobalFrench-origin global directory. Dedicated M&A rankings by country. Captures firms that Chambers and Legal 500 sometimes miss.
India Business Law Journal
IndiaBest India-specific publication. Strong GC-feedback component. 'A-List' + Indian Law Firm Awards.
RSG India
IndiaIndia-focused rankings — 'The A-List', 'The Super 50'. Newer, gaining traction.
Asian Legal Business (ALB India)
IndiaThomson Reuters-owned. ALB India Law Awards, firm rankings, deal tracking.