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Jones Day lawyers and practices earn best in field rankings in Chambers UK 2027

The 2027 edition of Chambers UK recognized the Firm with 20 practice rankings and 41 lawyer rankings. The number of ranked practices and individuals are both all-time highs for Jones Day in this directory.

"They have industry gravitas," enthused one market commentator, while another asserted "Jones Day is always ahead of the curve." Clients praised the Firm for providing "top-shelf advice" and "expert knowledge and judgement," while noting "Jones Day's client service, understanding and responsiveness are unparalleled." Additional comments include:

  • "The firm has a highly talented and experienced team that has seen all scenarios before. The service level is impeccable."
  • "Jones Day is exceptional in terms of bringing subject matter and legal expertise to complex and sophisticated cases."
  • "Jones Day has responsive, commercial lawyers who act like an extension of the in-house legal team."
  • "The team's cross-border capability is a genuine strength. The seamless coordination between their US and UK practices means clients benefit from truly integrated advice across jurisdictions."

Chambers UK 2027 Band 1 lawyer rankings

  • Chris Arnold: Capital Markets: Derivatives
  • Sion Richards: Fraud: Civil
  • Rhys Thomas: IT & Outsourcing: Dispute Specialists
  • Samantha Silver: Life Sciences: Product Liability; Product Liability: Mainly Defendant

Chambers UK 2026 practice rankings:

  • UK-wide:
    • Capital Markets: Derivatives
    • Construction: International Arbitration
    • Fraud: Civil
    • International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration
    • International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration
    • Investment Funds: Real Estate
    • Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million
    • Public International Law
    • Real Estate Finance
  • London:
    • Commercial and Corporate Litigation
    • Competition Law
    • Construction: Contentious
    • Construction: Non-contentious
    • Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above
    • Environment & Climate Change
    • Information Technology & Outsourcing
    • Intellectual Property
    • Real Estate: £150 million and above
    • Restructuring/Insolvency
    • Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation

The Chambers UK rankings, based on interviews with lawyers, clients, and third-party experts, look at a broad range of qualities, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial vision and business understanding, diligence, and commitment to the client, to provide an independent assessment of counsel throughout the region.

Jones Day is a global law firm with 2,500 lawyers in 40 offices across five continents. The Firm is distinguished by: a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commitment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partnership; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs.