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Unveiling the 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Australia Rankings
by Jamilla Tabbara
Insights from our Client and Market Reports spotlight how firms lead in service and strategy.
Law Firms Hold Their Own Amid Q2 Turmoil, Uncertain Economy
by David L. Brown
Steady growth and stable profits defined the 'unexpectedly prosperous' period.
Thought Leadership
View All Thought Leadership InsightsDEI and Pro Bono Crumble as Trump Bulldozes Big Law
Is the White House's war on law firms hurting vulnerable defendants most?
Fake Legal Threats at Your Fingertips—What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Tech disruption continues reinventing law as we know it.
EEOC Blasted for ‘Shakedown’ of Major Law Firms Over DEI Programs
Acting chief unleashed threat tactics and 'sham investigations,' say Democrats.
Will Susman Godfrey's Court Win Upend White House Strategy?
After another permanent injunction, an overhaul may be looming.
ABA Sues Trump for Targeting Law Firms With 'Intimidation Policy'
Susman Godfrey leads the fight.
AI Is Crushing Law School Exams—But Crumbling in Court With Costly ...
As impressive as it may be at some tasks, lawyers using these tools in daily work face a slew of problems.
Trump Admin. Bars ABA From Vetting Judicial Nominees—Again
'Seismic Change" in process may erode protections for vulnerable groups
DC Bar Association Election Sparks Political Firestorm
As the AG's brother vies for president, is it a fight to defend the rule of law, or just business as usual?
Law Firms Grapple With the 'Trump Effect'
How executive orders are transforming the legal world in ways that will outlast the administration
Law Firms Fighting Trump Executive Orders Find Wave of Support
Students, partners, and even courts, are starting to back the legal fights
Harvard Taps Conservative Legal Heavyweights in Lawsuit Against Trump
Is the university's secret weapon its own law school grads?
For Clients
View All Insights for ClientsLaw Firms Hold Their Own Amid Q2 Turmoil, Uncertain Economy
Steady growth and stable profits defined the 'unexpectedly prosperous' period.
AI Is Reshaping Legal Work—But Is It Stealing Lawyers' Jobs?
Are attorneys already being replaced?
Law Firms Fueling US Office Leasing Boom With Record Numbers
One market alone just saw the best renting activity in over a decade.
How Law Firms Respond to Executive Orders May Cost Them Clients
Microsoft, McDonald’s and More Are Dropping Cooperating Firms
German Firms Tighten Focus on Domestic Matters
Report: Most German Firms Pursuing Stay-at-Home Strategy
For Canadian Law Firms, US Trade War Means More Work—And Uncertainty
Turmoil Is Creating a Best-of-Times, Worst-of-Times Scenario for Law Firms.
Introducing the Inaugural Best Law Firms™ – Spain Rankings
Backed by data from clients, lawyers and firm leaders across the country.
Unveiling the 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Australia Rankings
Insights from our Client and Market Reports spotlight how firms lead in service and strategy.
Can Canadian Law Firms Stem a Post-Pandemic Pro Bono Decline?
The Meta Trial Could Be a Trump Antitrust Bellwether—If the FTC Get...
This is about as bet-the-company a case as it gets.
How Law Firms Are Navigating Trump’s Tariff War, Executive Order Tu...
The right approach could redefine businesses, client relationships and reputations.
Announcing Best Law Firms™ – France
Best Lawyers is expanding its European research with Best Law Firms – France, inviting firms to submit for evaluation in the inaugural ra...
Celebrating 15 Years of Best Law Firms®: A Trusted Benchmark in Leg...
Recognizing the leading law firms across the U.S. through a data-driven ranking process.
Small Firms Struggling to Bridge the Marketing Gap With Larger Firms
Legal industry data reveals a shocking marketing disparity among firms, which shows large firms excel while small firms are struggling.
Firms Are Falling Behind on Pro Bono Performance
As need grows dire, research shows that firms have work to do when it comes to improving their commitment to pro bono.
Alternative Billing Goes Mainstream
Adoption rates for alternative billing arrangements are robust—so much so, in fact, that one wonders if they can be considered “alternati...
Announcements
View All Announcement InsightsIntroducing the Inaugural Best Law Firms™ – Spain Rankings
Backed by data from clients, lawyers and firm leaders across the country.
Unveiling the 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Australia Rankings
Insights from our Client and Market Reports spotlight how firms lead in service and strategy.
The Value of the Best Law Firms Network
How Best Law Firms empowers firm-level success.
Leveraging Legal Networks for Small-to-Midsize Firms
Explore how your law firm can enhance visibility, gain referrals and strengthen its reputation.
Announcing Best Law Firms™ – France
Best Lawyers is expanding its European research with Best Law Firms – France, inviting firms to submit for evaluation in the inaugural ra...
Celebrating 15 Years of Best Law Firms®: A Trusted Benchmark in Leg...
Recognizing the leading law firms across the U.S. through a data-driven ranking process.
Research Now Underway for for Best Law Firms™ – Spain
Best Lawyers is expanding its European efforts with the upcoming launch of Best Law Firms – Spain, recognizing excellence in the legal pr...
Introducing Best Law Firms™- Germany: A New Standard for Legal Exce...
Explore Germany’s top 2% law firms recognized for excellence.
Best Law Firms™ Survey Insights: Germany’s First Edition
Best Law Firms surveyed Germany's top firms, revealing insights into their operations, pro bono work, and commitment to diversity, equity...
Announcing the First Edition of Best Law Firms™ Rankings in Australia
Best Lawyers is thrilled to announce the debut edition of Best Law Firms™ in Australia, a publication milestone for Australia and the glo...
Announcing Best Law Firms™ – Canada
Best Lawyers® is officially continuing its international expansion efforts of Best Law Firms™ with the announcement of the upcoming Best ...
Announcing Best Law Firms™ – Germany
Best Lawyers® is continuing its international expansion of Best Law Firms™ with the announcement of the upcoming Best Law Firms – Germany.
Announcing the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms™ - Australia
Best Lawyers® is excited to announce the official expansion of the esteemed Best Law Firms™ rankings into Australia with Best Law Firms -...
Best Law Firms® Research Explained
Best Law Firms® rankings are annually produced awards recognizing the top law firms across the United States. We are here to offer insigh...
The First Edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada: Your Guide to the Na...
Celebrating Canada’s Best Law Firms: a trusted first edition resource for clients and legal professionals.