Chambers UK : Three Key Insights for Law Firms

Following our insightful live Q&A with Chambers Head of UK Solicitors Research Steven Preston and our Director Daniel Kidd, here are three key insights for law firms looking to improve their Chambers UK rankings: 

1. A strategic approach is crucial. The Chambers UK rankings process is cumulative, and firms benefit most when they treat it as a multi-year programme. A well thought out strategy with realistic short-mid-long term goals will improve buy-in, clearly establish what you are trying to achieve and, ultimately, lead to better ranking results.

2. Understand Chambers UK practice area definitions. These may differ from your firm’s definition of a practice area so always review them each year to ensure work highlights are relevant and submissions appropriately tailored.

3. Referees play a pivotal role in the Chambers UK rankings process, but their job title or direct involvement in a work highlight is less important than their ability to provide meaningful feedback. Ideally a client referee can speak to the team’s overall performance, as well as individual partners.

Here are some key resources to support you ahead of the first Chambers deadline in November and subscribe to our newsletter below for more key updates:

·        Chambers UK Guide

·        Chambers Ranking Methodology

·        Chambers 3 Month Rule

·        Legal Directory Calendar (next deadline: 26^thNovember 2025)

·        What is a Legal Directory?

·        Legal Rankings Explained

·       Guide to Chambers Submissions

·       Navigating the Referee Process (What Do They Ask Referees?)