Best Law Firms in Germany
About the 2025 edition
The debut rankings showcase 1,175 firms distinguished for their professional excellence across various practice areas and jurisdictions. If you are seeking assistance with specific legal needs, search our Best Law Firms - Germany rankings to help identify the best legal representation for your needs.
The Best Law Firms – Germany rankings, announced in partnership with Handelsblatt on Sept. 30, 2024, spotlight only the top 2% of firms in the market, emphasizing their professional excellence. This distinction positions our awards as the most exclusive and prestigious in the country.
We have a 16-year history of recognizing top individual lawyers in Germany and we have been awarding firms in the United States for 15 years. Leveraging our extensive market experience and a rigorous research process for firm awards, we are honored to present our inaugural Best Law Firms awards in Germany. Clients rely on these rankings when seeking firms to address their specific needs.
Highlights
Our research starts by evaluating firms within their practice areas and comparing them to local competitors in their respective regions. For Germany, we researched 60 practice areas and 12 geographic jurisdictions: Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Wesfalan, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Sachsen and Schleswig-Holstein. Through our localized research, we awarded 5,452 regional rankings.
Once the regional awards were determined, we assessed firms with a national footprint across 23 practice areas. Of the eligible firms in Germany, 345 are also highlighted for their national coverage, servicing clients in multiple locations. Additionally, we have chosen the winners for our "Law Firm of the Year" designations. These awards recognize one exceptional firm for their professional excellence amongst all others in a specific practice area. Eighteen firms have received this pinnacle of honors.
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Research Methodology
Using the well-established Best Law Firms research methodology, developed in 2009 and continuously improved over the past 15 years, we examined feedback from clients, lawyers and firm leaders, along with firm-supplied data.
Firms become eligible for Best Law Firms consideration after their lawyers receive individual recognition in The Best Lawyers in Germany™. Comprehensive information about our research process can be found in the Methodology section.
In the inaugural year, we saw remarkable participation from firms, clients and lawyers in our research process.
Legal News from Germany
A Note from the Director of Research and Development
As the Director of Research & Development, I am thrilled to introduce the inaugural edition of the Best Law Firm Rankings in Germany. This landmark project reflects our commitment to recognizing excellence in the legal profession across the country.
Our team meticulously gathered and analyzed data, combining peer reviews, client feedback, leadership interviews and firm expertise to create a comprehensive guide to the leading law firms in Germany.
These rankings offer unique insight into the top performers across various practice areas, setting a new benchmark for legal excellence. We are confident this edition will serve as a valuable resource for both clients seeking expert legal representation and firms striving for continued growth and recognition in this competitive market.
Upcoming Research
We will begin researching for our second edition Best Law Firms – Germany awards in early 2025. Our global research timelines are available online. To receive a research submission packet, contact us at bestlawfirms@bestlawyers.com.
