The 2026 edition of Chambers Europe recognized Arnold & Porter as a leading firm in four practice areas and ranked eight lawyers. Chambers Europe highlights the top lawyers and law firms across Europe, providing in-depth analysis and market intelligence for law firm clients and legal professionals.
The firm’s Life Sciences practice was recognized in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Europe-wide, including with Band 1 recognitions in the Netherlands and Europe-wide. Chambers noted that clients report Arnold & Porter is “very thorough, knowledgeable, and excellent partners to the clients.” Clients also highlighted the firm stands out for its “ability to find solutions” and “deep subject matter knowledge paired with great business sense.” Chambers itself commended both the firm’s European Competition and Life Sciences practices for their “strong reputation” and “notable work.”
The following practices were recognized by Chambers Europe:
- Competition: EU (Belgium)
- Life Sciences (Europe-wide)*
- Life Sciences (Netherlands)*
- Life Sciences: EU (Belgium)
The following lawyers were recognized by Chambers Europe:
- Niels Ersbøll—Competition: EU (Belgium)
- Axel Gutermuth—Competition: EU (Belgium)
- Charlotte Mallorie—Corporate and Commercial Litigation (UK)
- Alexander Roussanov—Life Sciences: EU (Belgium)
- Fabien Roy—Life Sciences: EU (Belgium)
- John Schmidt—Competition Law (UK)
- Carla Schoonderbeek—Life Sciences (Netherlands)*
- Jane Wessel—Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant (UK)
*Denotes Band 1 ranking