New areas for submissions in Chambers Germany 2026

Discover the new Chambers Germany tables and their submission deadlines below so you don’t miss the opportunity to be ranked in the next guide.

Published on 11 February 2025

Chambers Germany 2026 offers six new practice areas for firms to submit to, allowing us to expand our coverage across the German legal market and to increase our rankings in the new guide.

The new tables in Chambers Germany 2026:

Private Equity has been split into Private Equity: High End and Private Equity: Mid-Market.

Private Equity: High End

This section focuses on complex, high-value private equity transactions, including leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and buy-and-build strategies, exceeding €300 Million. It encompasses advising leading global private equity firms and their portfolio companies on all aspects of these transactions, from deal origination and execution to portfolio company management and exit strategies.

Submission Deadline: 22 July 2025

Private Equity: Mid Cap

This section covers private equity transactions involving mid-sized companies, typically with enterprise values below €300 Million. It includes advising mid-market private equity firms on all aspects of their investment lifecycle, from deal sourcing and due diligence to portfolio company value creation and exit strategies.

Submission Deadline: 22 July 2025

Dispute Resolution has been split into two new sections: Arbitration and Litigation.

Arbitration

This section focuses on the resolution of commercial disputes through international and domestic arbitration proceedings. It encompasses all aspects of arbitration, including pre-arbitration strategies, representation in arbitral hearings, and enforcement of arbitral awards.

Submission Deadline: 19 March 2025

Litigation

This section focuses on the resolution of commercial disputes through court proceedings. It encompasses all aspects of litigation, including pre-trial discovery, motion practice, trial preparation and presentation, and post-trial remedies.

Submission Deadline: 19 March 2025

Artificial Intelligence

This section covers the legal and regulatory issues surrounding the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence technologies. It encompasses advising clients on a wide range of AI-related matters, including data privacy, intellectual property, product liability, and algorithmic bias.

Submission Deadline: 22 July 2025

International Trade / WTO

This section covers all aspects of international trade law, including trade agreements, customs regulations, export controls, and trade remedies. It encompasses advising clients on a wide range of international trade matters, such as import and export compliance, trade disputes, and trade policy.

Submission Deadline: 22 July 2025

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