Best Lawyers Germany 2026: Key Deadlines and What to Expect
Recently Handelsblatt has published the results of the 16th edition of the Best Lawyers in Germany rankings. This prestigious ranking highlights the top legal talent across Germany, featuring 6,674 lawyers recognized in 85 different practice areas, with 232 lawyers receiving the esteemed "Lawyer of the Year" award. Additionally, the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch category acknowledges 1,484 emerging lawyers, making it an essential resource for identifying the next generation of legal leaders.
Key Highlights:
Geographic Coverage: This year’s rankings span 14 regions, with Nordrhein-Westfalen leading in the number of recognized lawyers.
Top Practice Areas: The most recognized practice areas include Corporate Law, Restructuring and Insolvency Law, Intellectual Property Law, and more.
Methodology Insight: The Best Lawyers ranking is highly respected due to its rigorous, peer-reviewed methodology. Lawyers are nominated by their peers and assessed on their professional expertise within specific legal fields. This peer-review process ensures that only the most esteemed and capable legal professionals are recognized.
Our Success: For the past seven years, our agency has successfully assisted our clients in submitting their nominations to the Best Lawyers rankings. Our deep understanding of the submission process and the criteria used by Best Lawyers has consistently led to our clients being featured prominently in these rankings.
Upcoming Deadlines for the 2026 Rankings:
December 20, 2024: Final date for nomination submissions.
January 13, 2025: Voting begins.
February 28, 2025: Deadline for voting.
May 6, 2025: Embargoed release of the 2026 edition.
June 12, 2025: Public release of the 2026 edition.
Being recognized by Best Lawyers significantly enhances a lawyer's or firm's reputation. We encourage you to prepare early for the 2026 edition, and we are here to guide you through each step of the submission process to maximize your chances of success.
