Gowling WLG Germany has been recognised in this year's 'Best Law Firms™ - Germany' 2025 rankings.

The firm is ranked nationally in two practice areas and regionally awarded in a further eight, in recognition of remarkable performance in the region over the last 12 months.

The rankings, launched by Best Lawyers® in partnership with Handelsblatt for the 16th time, are based on a comprehensive research process: commercial lawyers are asked which competitors they would recommend. The selection process is based on the belief that lawyers themselves are best placed to judge which colleagues are particularly qualified in certain areas of law. 

The rankings for Gowling WLG Germany are as follows:

National Rankings

  • Tier 3 for Labour and Employment Law
  • Tier 3 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Regional Rankings

Baden-Württemberg

  • Tier 3 for Corporate Law
  • Tier 3 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Bayern

  • Tier 2 for Real Estate Law

Hessen

  • Tier 1 for Arbitration and Mediation
  • Tier 1 for Labour and Employment Law
  • Tier 2 for International Arbitration
  • Tier 2 for Litigation
  • Tier 2 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law