Gowling WLG Germany has been recognised in the 2026 edition of 'Best Law Firms" – Germany', achieving national rankings in three practice areas and regional accolades in thirteen more. This recognition reflects the firm's outstanding performance over the past year, with notable improvements in both national and regional standings compared to the previous year.
The rankings, launched by Best Lawyers® in partnership with Handelsblatt for the 17th time, are based on a comprehensive research process: commercial lawyers are asked which competitors they would recommend. The selection process is based on the belief that lawyers themselves are best placed to judge which colleagues are particularly qualified in certain areas of law.
Gowling WLG Germany achieved the following rankings:
National Rankings
- Arbitration and Mediation (Tier 3)
- Labour and Employment Law (Tier 3)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tier 3)
Regional Rankings
Hessen
- Arbitration and Mediation (Tier 1)
- Labour and Employment Law (Tier 1)
- International Arbitration (Tier 2)
- Litigation (Tier 2)
- Real Estate Law (Tier 2)
- Capital Markets Law (Tier 3)
- Corporate Law (Tier 3)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tier 3)
- Private Equity Law (Tier 3)
Baden-Württemberg
- Corporate Law (Tier 2)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tier 3)
Bayern
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tier 2)
- Real Estate Law (Tier 2)