Leaders League: upcoming submission deadlines for 2026

The deadline for submitting applications to the transactional and financial practice areas of Leaders League falls on 13 March. This new directory cycle covers Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Leaders League research is divided into three annual campaign cycles, which collect and analyse common practice areas, while also focusing on different key issues.

Leaders League key dates

First cycle

Research Cycle I covers all areas related to innovation, technology, intellectual property, data protection, life sciences and more.

The key dates for Cycle I are:

• Deadline for submission of applications: 13 March 2026
• Publication of the rankings: May 2026
  
  

Second cycle

Research Cycle II covers all areas related to transactional work and financial matters, such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, tax, energy, banking, private equity, capital markets, wealth management and more. In Latin America, except Brazil, employment law will also be researched during this cycle.

The key dates for Cycle II are:

• Deadline for submission of applications: 19 June 2026
• Publication of the rankings: October 2026
  
  

Third cycle

Research Cycle III covers all areas related to dispute resolution, competition, employment, insurance, investigations and other related practice areas. In Latin America, except Brazil, employment law is researched during Research Cycle II.

The key dates for Cycle III are:

• Deadline for submission of applications: 23 October 2026
• Publication of the rankings: February 2027

A strong position in a prestigious directory is essential to enhance reputation in the legal market

Achieving and maintaining a prominent position in recognised directories such as Leaders League acts as an external and impartial seal of quality and excellence in a firm’s areas of specialisation. A strong ranking in a prestigious directory is essential to enhance reputation within the legal market. It also directly influences business development opportunities and professional growth.

At Gericó Associates, our team collectively has more than 15 years of experience in preparing submissions for international legal directories, having advised several of the world’s leading law firms in this field.

We maintain ongoing contact with researchers and editors, which ensures the most effective and up-to-date approach to supporting our clients throughout the submissions process.

If you require advice, you may contact our international directories specialists at info@gericoassociates.com or by completing the contact form.