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April 2, 2026

Willkie has been recognized as a leading law firm in Chambers Europe 2026, with numerous practice groups and attorneys across its platform ranking among the foremost in key European jurisdictions. 

Willkie earned 10 practice area rankings, including Europe-wide rankings for Private Equity and Restructuring/Insolvency, and 16 individual rankings, highlighting the firm’s comprehensive capabilities and market-leading work.

Willkie and its practitioners were also recognized for excellence across multiple practice areas in Chambers Germany 2026 and Chambers France 2026. The two countries are not included in the Chambers Europe guide.

The firm or its lawyers are ranked in the following areas:

Europe-wide

  • Private Equity
  • Restructuring/Insolvency 

Belgium 

  • Capital Markets 
  • White-Collar Crime 

Italy*

  • Compliance
  • Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market 
  • Employment
  • Life Sciences

UK

  • Commercial and Corporate Litigation
  • Competition Law 
  • Competition Law: Litigation 
  • Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant
  • Investment Funds: Private Equity
  • Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket
  • Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket 
  • Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
  • Restructuring/Insolvency 

View Willkie’s rankings in Chambers Europe 2026 here.

*Studio Legale Delfino e Associati, operating in Italy, is affiliated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.