The Last Word: Euro vision
‘AI has not significantly changed the day-to-day operations of law firms. The emphasis is on staying alert and staying informed…
The Euro Elite
Euro Elite 2023: Ireland – Slight return
While Ireland’s competitive legal market has enjoyed a buoyant period post-Covid, fresh challenges have emerged to challenge this optimism. Ireland…
Overview – Elite Level: annual Euro Elite report finds the continent’s leading independents still in a bullish mood
Our annual Euro Elite survey finds the 100 leading firms across more than 40 jurisdictions still in a strong position,…
Euro Elite 2023: Methodology
Legal Business’ Euro Elite comprises independent law firms based in more than 40 European jurisdictions, rather than branches of international…
Euro Elite 2023: Switzerland – Strength in depth
2022 brought fresh challenges for the Swiss market, given the widespread instability in the global economy. Despite strong consumer spending…
Euro Elite 2023: Southern Europe – Hanging on
Euro Elite’s Southern Europe contingent comprises firms from the highly competitive Israeli and Greek markets, all of which have been…
Euro Elite 2023: Nordics – New challenges
In an increasingly tumultuous market, the Nordic region has thus far remained resilient to pressures; as the Covid-19 pandemic begins…
Euro Elite 2023: Baltics – Covering all bases
‘The future is Pan-Baltic!’ says Vilius Bernatonis, managing partner of TGS Baltic’s Lithuania branch. He is referring to the integration…
Euro Elite 2023: Italy – Toughening up
While the three years following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic were marked by instability and uncertainty – exacerbated by…
Euro Elite 2023: Benelux – Hitting the buffers
In last year’s overview, we predicted full steam ahead for the Benelux market – a reflection of the buoyant sentiments…
Euro Elite 2023: CEE – Looking ahead
Across the CEE region, uncertainty was the watchword throughout 2022, and the pattern looks set to continue. Although independent firms…
Euro Elite 2023: France – Pretty good year
Activity levels bounced back in France in 2021 after the initial impact of the pandemic and this recovery continued apace…
Euro Elite 2023: Germany – The centre holds
The German legal market has again proven its ability to thrive in the face of challenge, as law firms continued…
Euro Elite 2023: Iberia – Back on track
The past three years have been nothing but challenging for Portugal and Spain. The neighbours, whose economies are hugely reliant…
The Euro Elite: Market overviews
‘The main threat will be from legal tech in the long term.’ Christof Jäckle, Hengeler Mueller Germany Despite riding out…
The Euro Elite Overview: Ode to Joy
The good times are back in Europe – at least for now – making growth the word on every managing…
Europe’s elite continues robust performance as multi-site firms prosper
The mood among most managing partners at independent law firms from Lisbon to Moscow is certainly upbeat. And for good…
The Euro Elite: Italy – And yet it moves
Looking out of the window of his office overlooking the picturesque Piazza del Duomo on a rainy April afternoon, one…
The Euro Elite 100 – The Main Table
Baltics Firm Total lawyers Total partners No. of offices Sorainen 219 32 4 Ellex 195 41 3 COBALT 182 32…