Three teams retained their Band 1 ranking, Banking & Finance Regulatory (Band 1 ranked since 2013), Capital Markets Securitisation (Band 1 ranked since 2009) and Insurance (Band 1 ranked since 2008). One team entered the ranking in Band 1, Restructuring & Insolvency (Belgium, ranked since 2026).
Among our individual rankings, Kasper Krzeminski, Pierre De Pauw, Jasha Sprecher, Sven Uiterwijk, Reinier Dommerholt, Philippe Remels, Jacqueline Clement, Daniël Kuiper, Ottavio Covolo, Stan Brijs, Saskia Nuijten, David Wumkes, Lenneke de Baar were included in the Chambers Europe guide for the first time. Ivan Peeters, Liza Gerritsen, Joost den Engelsman, Lieke van der Velden, Lisa Schoenmakers, Frans Overkleeft, Iris Kieft and Marike Bakker have moved up in their rankings.
About the Chambers Europe ranking guide
Chambers and Partners is an independent research company delivering the leading international legal directory covering over 200 jurisdictions throughout the world. Rankings are based on interviews with clients and peers as well as firm submissions. Their Chambers Europe 2026 guide ranks the leading lawyers and law firms, covering more than 50 European jurisdictions and regions.
The guide highlights practices and individuals who have earned a Band 1 ranking for their exceptional performance in various areas, including technical legal ability, client service, commercial vision and business understanding, diligence, value for money, depth of team, and other qualities that are highly valued by clients.