International legal directory submissions, from strategy to final filing
We prepare legal ranking submissions for law firms across multiple jurisdictions — selecting the right categories, structuring matters, refining practice narratives and coordinating referee lists and deadlines.
A rankings submission is a positioning project, not a form-filling exercise
Strong submissions make it easy for researchers to understand the significance of the work, the role of the team and the position of the practice in its market. We help firms choose realistic categories, select the strongest matters and turn raw project information into concise, persuasive directory language.
Smartiee has supported legal-directory work since 2017, including first-time submissions, multi-practice filing seasons and international firms operating across several jurisdictions.
Rankings we work with
The methodology differs by directory, so matter selection, referee strategy and supporting narrative are adapted for each submission.
Chambers and Partners
Practice submissions, matter descriptions, individual lawyers, referee coordination and market positioning.
The Legal 500
Practice submissions, client referees, team positioning and supporting information for regional guides.
IFLR1000
Financial and corporate practices, transactions, project development and individual lawyer recognition.
ITR World Tax
Tax practice submissions, representative matters, team profiles and specialist recognition.
Benchmark Litigation
Litigation and disputes submissions focused on case complexity, team role and market standing.
Lexology Index
Support for specialist and individual recognition, including former Who's Who Legal research categories.
WTR 1000
Trade mark practice and individual practitioner submissions for brand protection and prosecution teams.
IAM Patent 1000
Patent practice positioning, matter selection and supporting submissions for specialist IP teams.
IP STARS
IP practice and practitioner submissions across trade marks, patents, copyright and related areas.
Jurisdictions where we have prepared or supported submissions
Our work has covered firms and practices in Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and other cross-border markets. Selected jurisdictions include:
How we prepare a submission
Review practices, previous results and market position to decide where a submission is justified.
Choose the projects that best demonstrate complexity, responsibility, scale and client value.
Turn raw matter notes into concise descriptions and a clear practice narrative tailored to the directory.
Prepare referee lists, check the submission package and keep control of deadlines and final filing.
What can be included
Assessment of directories, jurisdictions, practices and realistic submission opportunities.
Practice overview, matter descriptions, team positioning and supporting explanations.
Client lists, contact checks, preparation guidance and deadline control.
Partner and lawyer profiles where the directory has individual recognition categories.
A single calendar and structured workflow across several directories, practices and jurisdictions.
Typical ranking engagement formats
We also support international legal awards
IFLR Awards
Deal, team and firm submissions for regional and specialist award programmes.
ITR Tax Awards
Tax-focused awards for firms, teams, practitioners and significant matters.
Managing IP Awards
IP-focused award submissions for firms, teams and standout work.
Law.com Middle East Legal Awards
Regional awards covering law firms, legal teams and individual achievements.
LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards
Regional awards for firms, teams, practitioners and legal-market achievements.