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Jones Day's European lawyers and practices earn best in field rankings in Chambers Europe 2026

The 2026 edition of Chambers Europe: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business recognizes Jones Day with 33 practice rankings and 61 lawyer rankings. 

Clients praise Jones Day, noting that its "level of client service is exceptional" and its "ability to proactively guide us through legal complexities makes it an invaluable partner." Further, Firm lawyers are applauded for the "unparalleled experience in their ability to handle and succeed," with sources noting that they "excel at delivering highly commercial advice based on subject matter expertise." Interviewees also attest that "Jones Day has been able to address any complex issue that we have ever faced. The team is extremely responsive and has a very strong work ethic." 

Additional comments include:

  • "They leave no stone unturned. I cannot speak about them highly enough."
  • "The firm's advice is exceptional. They have a great team capable of handling large deals with experience and intelligence."
  • "Jones Day are dynamic, commercial and solution-oriented. They have a broad understanding of markets and the practices within each, and are able to advise effectively in fast-moving situations."
  • "The lawyers were very responsive, took a practical and pragmatic approach to finding solutions and pre-empted potential issues that needed to be addressed."

Two Europe-wide practice rankings:

  • Corporate/M&A
  • Capital Markets: Structured Finance 

Five Band 1 & 2 practice rankings:

  • Italy – Capital Markets: Securitisation
  • Netherlands – Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million
  • Netherlands – Investment Funds
  • Spain – Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
  • UK – Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market 

View Jones Day's full Chambers Europe 2026 rankings and profile here.

The Chambers Europe rankings, based on interviews with lawyers and clients, look at a broad range of qualities, including legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, 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.