Legal 500 Uk Bar

Legal 500 Uk Bar

Legal 500 UK Bar 2023 results: Hogan Lovells and Clifford Chance lead the pack

Magic circle firms dominate the top of the Legal 500 UK Bar rankings for 2023

The Legal 500 UK Bar 2023 results are out, and Hogan Lovells and Clifford Chance have come out on top. Hogan Lovells has been ranked in 23 practice areas, while Clifford Chance has been ranked in 22. Other magic circle firms Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Allen & Overy, and Linklaters have also performed well, with each being ranked in more than 15 practice areas.

Hogan Lovells and Clifford Chance: A cut above the rest

Hogan Lovells has maintained its position as the leading firm in the Legal 500 UK Bar rankings for the past five years. The firm has a strong presence across a wide range of practice areas, including commercial litigation, arbitration, and international arbitration. Clifford Chance has also performed consistently well in the rankings, and is particularly strong in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, and corporate law.

Other notable performers

Other notable performers in the Legal 500 UK Bar 2023 rankings include:

• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Ranked in 19 practice areas
• Allen & Overy: Ranked in 17 practice areas
• Linklaters: Ranked in 16 practice areas
• Slaughter and May: Ranked in 15 practice areas
• Ashurst: Ranked in 14 practice areas
• Herbert Smith Freehills: Ranked in 13 practice areas
• Norton Rose Fulbright: Ranked in 12 practice areas
• Pinsent Masons: Ranked in 11 practice areas
• Taylor Wessing: Ranked in 10 practice areas

Methodology

The Legal 500 UK Bar rankings are based on a combination of factors, including client feedback, peer review, and the firm's track record. The research team conducts interviews with clients and peers to assess the firm's strengths and weaknesses. The team also considers the firm's size, resources, and expertise.