Above the horizon: Legal 500 EMEA 2026 results
The awaited Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2026 edition has once again recognised Ellex among the leading law firms in the Baltic region, reaffirming its position as a top-tier legal advisor across key practice areas.
This year, Ellex has achieved an exceptional number of Tier 1 rankings across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, demonstrating consistent excellence and strength across the full-service offering.
Ellex offices in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have been ranked Tier 1 in the following practice areas:
- Banking, finance and capital markets;
- Commercial, corporate and M&A;
- Dispute resolution;
- EU and competition;
- IP, IT and telecoms / Intellectual property;
- Real estate and construction;
- Shipping and transport.
Additional Tier 1 recognitions include Employment (Latvia & Lithuania), and in Lithuania also Fintech, Projects & energy, and TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications). Tier 2 rankings in Tax across all three Baltic countries and Employment in Estonia. Our experts have received individual recognitions across key categories, including 14 Hall of Fame rankings, 23 Leading Partners, 17 Next Generation Partners, and 14 Leading Associates.
Our performance across the Baltics has remained stable and strong, and we see these results as an encouragement to keep doing what matters most – working closely with clients, gaining the perspective that helps us see further, and supporting them in navigating both today’s decisions and tomorrow’s challenges.
For over three decades, The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms worldwide, with a comprehensive research programme that is updated annually to provide the most current and in-depth view of the global legal landscape. The directory assesses the strengths of law firms in more than 150 jurisdictions.
Explore the full results: HERE
Linked Services
- Transport & Aviation
- Technologies, Media and Telecommunications
- Tax Advisory
- Intellectual Property Law
- FinTech
- Competition and State Aid
- Banking & Financial Services
- Labour and Employment
- Tax & Structuring
- Employment, Benefits & Pensions
- Finance
- Real Estate Transactions & Leases
- M&A
- Private: Dispute resolution
- Private: Taxes
