Changes to submissions for Chambers UK 2028

Submission deadlines for Chambers UK 2028 are now available and can be viewed on the research schedule.

Published on 1 September 2026
By Kush Cheema and Bingzhen Song

Upcoming changes to the submissions process for Chambers UK 2028 include the following:

New Private Credit area

We are now accepting submissions for the new area of Private Credit. This practice (also known as Private Debt) focuses on the representation of non-bank investors, particularly private equity and other investment firms, acting as lenders in private credit transactions. Please note that debtor-side work should be included in the relevant Finance submission.


Change to Employment

You will now be able to provide a separate submission for Employment: Employer: Third Party in London


Change to SME-focused Firms

Firms will be able to submit for specific regions (North East, South West etc) for SME-focused Firms. This is a table for smaller firms whose client base consists primarily of SMEs. There will continue to be a UK-wide table and regional tables, but submissions will be collected at a regional level.


Change to Islamic Finance

We now accept distinct submissions for Islamic Finance.


Changes to Commercial & Corporate Litigation in London

Firms may provide submissions for two of the new tables in this section: Group Litigation: Respondent and Shareholder Litigation.


Changes to Transport: Rail (UK-wide)

We welcome separate submissions for Rolling Stock; Projects & Infrastructure and Planning & Authorisation.