Chambers Global Practice Guides celebrates its 100th title: A decade of expert legal insight
Chambers is proud to announce the release of Commercial Contracts 2025, the 100th Global Practice Guides (GPG) title, marking more than a decade of trusted, expert-led legal commentary across jurisdictions and practice areas.
From a single idea in 2013 to over 106 recurring titles today, this milestone represents the evolution of a platform that has become indispensable to in-house counsel, business leaders and law firms navigating an increasingly interconnected legal world.
What Are the Chambers Global Practice Guides?
Expanding Chambers’ Thought Leadership
The Global Practice Guides were conceived with a simple but ambitious goal: to expand Chambers’ product portfolio and branch into thought leadership globally.
Led by Chambers-ranked experts, each Guide provides curated, jurisdiction-specific commentary designed to help readers identify and compare current legal issues in business-critical practice areas.
Whether you are a general counsel tracking regulatory changes across multiple markets or a law firm showcasing niche expertise, the Guides provide trusted, comparative analysis to help you make informed decisions.
The Evolution of the Global Practice Guides
From Idea to Global Platform
What began in 2013 with two foundational titles, Life Sciences and Corporate M&A, has grown rapidly over the years, reflecting strong market demand for comparative legal commentary.
Rapid Growth and Recognition
Between 2014 and 2015, GPG experienced exponential growth, formally becoming Chambers Global Practice Guides in 2015. The number of guides surged into double figures annually, with coverage expanding across continents and practice areas.
Today, the series includes over 106 recurring titles, each authored by leading lawyers in the field, providing practical insight and cross-jurisdictional perspective that no other platform can match.
What Makes Global Practice Guides Unique
Every Guide is written by Chambers-ranked lawyers and thought leaders, ensuring the highest level of credibility and practical insight.
The Guides enable readers to compare legal frameworks, regulatory approaches and key developments across multiple jurisdictions, empowering clients to navigate cross-border challenges with confidence.
Each publication offers concise, focused commentary on the most relevant and timely issues – from M&A and Dispute Resolution to Fintech, Renewables and Data Protection –providing targeted intelligence rather than exhaustive treatises.
Commercial Contracts 2025 – Our 100th Guide
Covering over 30 jurisdictions, the inaugural Commercial Contracts guide explores the key issues shaping cross-border commercial agreements, from contract formation and governing law to liability, arbitration and enforcement. It provides a clear, comparative view of how businesses and their advisers are adapting to an increasingly complex global trade environment.
Expert Global Perspective
Authored by Ulf Wauschkuhn of Baker McKenzie, the guide brings together contributions from leading practitioners worldwide. It addresses the growing impact of mandatory legislation, AI-generated contracts, and geopolitical uncertainty on commercial negotiations — helping readers anticipate risk and identify opportunities across markets.
Essential Insight for International Business
For in-house counsel and law firms, Commercial Contracts 2026 offers practical guidance on the latest developments in one of the most business-critical areas of law.
Why the 100th Edition Matters
Reaching the 100th edition underscores the depth, breadth and authority of the Chambers Global Practice Guides.
Depth: Over a decade of jurisdictional, transactional and regulatory insight – built on expert authorship and rigorous editorial standards.
Breadth: Coverage across 100+ practice areas reflects the growing complexity of global business and law.
Authority: Each Guide is produced in collaboration with top-ranked practitioners, ensuring every edition offers relevant, real-world analysis.
Utility: For clients, the Guides are a one-stop resource for comparative legal insight. For law firms, they represent a powerful thought-leadership platform and an opportunity to demonstrate expertise.
Momentum: This milestone is not an endpoint –it marks a foundation for the next decade of innovation, expansion and digital transformation.
A Resource for Modern Legal Challenges
In a globalised economy where businesses operate across borders and legal complexity continues to rise, GPG offers an invaluable solution: clarity through expert comparison.
Whether you are evaluating market entry risks, navigating multi-jurisdictional transactions, or monitoring regulatory shifts, the Guides deliver practical, comparative guidance you can trust.
Upcoming Launches
Stay tuned for the next wave of Chambers Global Practice Guides launching soon:
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Conclusion
The 100th edition of the Chambers Global Practice Guides marks a decade of excellence, expert analysis, cross-jurisdictional collaboration and insight that helps clients and firms alike stay ahead in a changing world.
As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to explore the latest editions, discover upcoming launches, and consider how your expertise can shape the next 100 Guides.