Hogan Lovells Achieves Band 1 Rankings

Hogan Lovells Achieves Band 1 Rankings in 25 Practice Areas in Chambers USA 2026

Awards & rankings | 08 June 2026

Washington, D.C. - Global law firm Hogan Lovells has demonstrated its strength across key practice areas, earning Band 1 rankings in 25 categories in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. This marks an increase from 23 Band 1 rankings in 2025.

The firm has maintained Band 1 status for five consecutive years in 15 categories, underscoring its sustained excellence and strong client trust across a broad range of legal services.

Among the standout recognitions in the 2025 rankings:

• Corporate/M&A practices were recognized in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

• The Healthcare team earned Band 1 rankings in the District of Columbia for Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory and Band 2 recognition in Healthcare: The Elite nationwide.

• Hogan Lovells remains a leader in International Trade, with Band 1 rankings in Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite and Trade Remedies & Trade Policy.

• The firm’s Litigation capabilities were highlighted with Band 1 rankings in Virginia, Maryland, and Florida, including General Commercial: The Elite in Florida.

• Additional top-tier rankings include Environment (District of Columbia); Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (District of Columbia); Labor & Employment (New York); Food & Beverages (USA – Nationwide); Higher Education; Life Sciences; Privacy & Data Security (USA – Nationwide, including Healthcare and The Elite categories); REITs; Space; State Attorneys General; and Transportation (Aviation: Regulatory and Road – Automotive).

In total, Hogan Lovells was ranked in 88 categories, including six new practice area rankings, reflecting the firm’s strategic growth in areas of increasing importance to clients. These include:

• Tax (New York)

• Construction (Florida)

• Capital Markets (USA – Nationwide)

• International Trade (USA – Nationwide)

• Litigation (USA – Nationwide)

• Real Estate (USA – Nationwide)

Chambers’ rankings are based on extensive independent research, including over 220,000 interviews and surveys with clients and legal professionals worldwide.

For the full list of Hogan Lovells’ 2026 Chambers USA rankings, please visit Chambers and Partners.