Legal Rankings for CIS, Georgia, Serbia, and Turkey: 2024 Submission Guide
In this article, we explore legal rankings in which firms from the CIS countries, Georgia, Serbia, and Turkey can participate. Given our growing engagement with clients from these regions and the frequent inquiries about ranking methodologies, we have compiled this guide outlining the timelines and participation requirements.
This article is primarily aimed at firms from Azerbaijan, Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.
It's important to note that the level of competition varies across different countries. This is reflected in the number of firms participating in the rankings—higher competition in some countries means more firms participate, while in others, the list of participants is more limited. For legal firms, participating in these rankings presents an excellent opportunity to highlight their activities and attract new clients.
We recommend beginning documentation preparation right after the New Year, starting in January or February 2024.
1. Chambers 2025
Participation Requirements: Prepare and submit questionnaires on the ranking website.
Deadline: The 2023 research is complete, and the 2024 schedule will be announced soon. Tentatively, the deadlines are in May or September 2024.
Publication of Results: March 14, 2024.
Cost of Participation: Free.
Methodology: Lawyers need to prepare questionnaires and lists of referees, then upload them to the ranking's online portal.
| Ranking | Country | Practice Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Europe & Global | Albania | Corporate and Commercial Disputes, Dispute Resolution |
| Chambers Europe & Global | Armenia | General Business Law |
| Chambers Europe & Global | Georgia | General Business Law, Dispute Resolution |
| Chambers Global | Kazakhstan | Corporate and Commercial Disputes, Dispute Resolution, Energy and Natural Resources |
| Chambers Global | Kyrgyzstan | General Business Law |
| Chambers Europe & Global | Moldova | Corporate and Commercial Disputes, Dispute Resolution |
| Chambers Europe & Global | Serbia | Banking & Finance, Competition/Antitrust, Corporate/Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Projects, Infrastructure & Energy |
| Chambers Global | Tajikistan | General Business Law |
| Chambers Europe & Global | Turkey | Aviation, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Competition/Antitrust, FinTech 2024, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, Projects & Energy, Real Estate, Transportation, TMT |
| Chambers Global | Uzbekistan | General Business Law |
Evaluation Criteria:
Overall team size
Recognition of key partners
Client information
Significant achievements in the past 12 months
Broad industry expertise
Growth potential
2. The Legal 500 2025
Participation Requirements: Prepare and submit questionnaires on the ranking website.
Deadline: The 2023 research is complete, and the 2024 schedule will be announced soon. Tentatively, the deadline is August 2024.
Publication of Results: April 2024.
Cost of Participation: Free.
Methodology: Lawyers need to prepare questionnaires and lists of referees, then upload them to the ranking's online portal.
| Ranking | Country | Practice Areas |
|---|---|---|
| The Legal 500 EMEA | Albania | Leading Firms |
| The Legal 500 EMEA | Armenia | Leading Firms |
| The Legal 500 EMEA | Georgia | Banking & Finance, Commercial, Corporate Law and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Construction |
| The Legal 500 EMEA | Moldova | Leading Firms |
| The Legal 500 EMEA | Serbia | Banking & Finance, Commercial, Corporate Law and M&A, Competition, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Intellectual Property, Projects and Energy, Real Estate and Construction |
| The Legal 500 EMEA | Tajikistan | Leading Firms |
| The Legal 500 EMEA | Turkey | Banking, Finance & Capital Markets, Commercial, Corporate Law and M&A, Competition, Compliance, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Energy, Foreign Firms, Insurance, Intellectual Property, IT and Telecommunications, Media and Entertainment, Project Finance/Projects, Real Estate and Construction, Restructuring and Insolvency, Tax, Transport |
| The Legal 500 EMEA | Uzbekistan | Leading Firms |
Evaluation Criteria:
Strong technical ability to handle the most complex and innovative work
Prestigious clients
Contacts and trust with leading clients
Capabilities beyond star partners
Potential for the largest transactions/cases
Market share
Historical track record of major deals/cases
Clear investment in the future in specific practice areas
Progress in gaining new clients/market share
Strength in adjacent areas (e.g., can the M&A team handle competition work at a high level?)
Reputation for handling complex, innovative deals
Ability to meet all client needs in the region, including international offices/connections
Commitment to IT and using IT to improve client service
Market perception
Participating in these rankings can greatly enhance your firm's visibility and credibility in the legal market. Start your preparations early to ensure you meet all deadlines and requirements for a successful submission.
