Chambers Germany 2027 — Submissions Open Soon
The Chambers Germany Guide 2026 has already been published, and the next round of submissions for Chambers Germany 2027 will open soon. In parallel, the Chambers Germany Awards 2026 will take place on 16 April 2026 at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich.
Submission Deadlines
The official research period for the new Germany guide runs from April until October 2026. Last year the official submission deadline for Chambers Germany was 22 July. For the 2027 cycle, Chambers typically publishes new submission deadlines on its research schedule page once the cycle opens. You can track patricular dates via their official schedule or calendar tools.
Chambers also offers a digital submission calendar to receive personalised deadline reminders and stay on track.
What Practice Areas You Can Submit
Chambers Germany provides separate submission options for each practice area. In the 2026 cycle, several new tables and categories were open for submissions, expanding the range of areas firms can enter:
Examples of ranked areas and new areas open for submission:
Corporate/M&A: now segmented by deal size
up to €250 million
€250 million to €500 million
above €500 million
Employment: Pensions (new)
White-Collar Crime: Criminal Tax Law (new)
Private Equity (High End & Mid-Market)
Dispute Resolution split into Arbitration and Litigation
Artificial Intelligence, International Trade/WTO (in recent cycles)
Chambers often revises its practice area lists year by year, so firms should check the latest research schedule for the most up-to-date list.
How to Submit Your Firm
To be considered for ranking in Chambers Germany:
Complete the official submission form — all submissions are in English.
Use the official template from Chambers (downloadable from the Germany guide page).
Provide factual information about your firm’s experience, key matters and client work over the past year.
Prepare a referee list of clients or contacts who know your work. Chambers may interview referees as part of their research.
Submissions are free of charge and there is no cost for participation.
What Chambers Research Evaluates
Chambers rankings are based on multiple sources:
The submission information you provide
Interviews with clients, peers, corporate counsel
Independent researcher assessments
Referee interviews
Chambers values accuracy, clarity and verifiable material. There is no secret formula — the clearer and more factual your submission, the better researchers can assess your work.
Tips to Maximise Your Chances
Chambers evaluates firms based on several factors: the significance and complexity of recent matters, the firm’s role in those matters, client feedback, and market reputation. Researchers contact referees directly, so responsiveness and the quality of feedback matter. Vague descriptions, lack of financial figures, or poorly selected referees often weaken otherwise strong practices. Clear presentation of deal values, dispute amounts, cross-border elements and strategic impact helps researchers understand the firm’s actual position in the market.
In practical terms, firms should use the months before April to gather a well-documented list of matters from the past twelve months, confirm referee contacts, and agree internally on which practice areas and deal brackets best reflect their strengths. Waiting until the submission window opens usually leads to rushed drafting and inconsistent messaging.
At Smartiee Agency, we support law firms with drafting and structuring Chambers submissions in English, aligning practice narratives, selecting appropriate categories and preparing referee strategies. Our Managing Partner previously worked in Business Development at Hogan Lovells in Munich and is familiar with how international firms approach rankings preparation internally. For firms considering participation in Chambers Germany 2027, early and structured preparation remains the most reliable way to improve their chances of being ranked.
