Gowling WLG Germany has been recognised in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Germany, earning national rankings in four practice areas and regional rankings across Hessen, Baden-Württemberg and Bayern.

Published by Best Lawyers® in cooperation with Handelsblatt, the annual rankings recognise firms demonstrating professional excellence across a range of practice areas and jurisdictions.

The rankings are based on a comprehensive research process that draws on feedback from clients, lawyers and law firm leaders, alongside firm-supplied information.

This year's results highlight the breadth of Gowling WLG's legal expertise in Germany, with national recognition in Arbitration and Mediation, Labour and Employment Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. The firm also secured Tier 1 regional rankings in Hessen for Labour and Employment Law and Real Estate Law, alongside recognition across a further seven practice areas in the region.

Gowling WLG's teams in Germany advise clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters across a broad range of sectors and industries. The firm's inclusion in the rankings reflects the strength of its legal expertise and its continued commitment to delivering practical, commercially focused advice to clients in Germany and internationally.

Gowling WLG Germany achieved the following rankings:

National rankings

  • Arbitration and Mediation (Tier 3)
  • Labour and Employment Law (Tier 3)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tier 3)
  • Real Estate Law (Tier 3)

Regional rankings

Hessen

  • Labour and Employment Law (Tier 1)
  • Real Estate Law (Tier 1)
  • Arbitration and Mediation (Tier 2)
  • Capital Markets Law (Tier 2)
  • International Arbitration (Tier 2)
  • Litigation (Tier 2)
  • Corporate Law (Tier 3)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tier 3)
  • Private Equity Law (Tier 3)

Baden-Württemberg

  • Corporate Law (Tier 2)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tier 3)

Bayern

  • Real Estate Law (Tier 2)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tier 3)