If your firm advises clients facing reputational, operational or regulatory risk, a submission to Chambers’ Crisis & Risk Management Guide is worth considering. Now in its sixth year, the Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2025 highlights firms with standout expertise across areas including cybersecurity, risk advisory, political risk, forensic accounting, and PR and communications.
So what’s new in the 2025 edition, and what should you take from it?
Key highlights from the 2025 guide
Here’s a snapshot of the rankings:
- 227 firm rankings (up 14% year-on-year)
- 161 individual rankings (up 23% year-on-year)
- New tables across Global, USA and UK markets
- Research covers 16 specialist areas, including ESG Risk, Crisis Management and Crisis PR
Key trends
ESG risk
Shareholder activism, particularly climate-related, remains a significant concern for boards. Advising on these matters is a growing area for international law firms and consultancies.
Firms are under scrutiny too. Law firms and other professional services are increasingly being asked to demonstrate their own ESG commitments, including net zero carbon plans, as part of RFP processes.
ESG is also fast becoming a standard part of the investigative due diligence process. Business intelligence providers are incorporating ESG considerations into their reports as investor and stakeholder expectations evolve.
Crisis Management
Research shows that there is a noticeable rise in activism from shareholders, employees and consumers. Corporate clients are seeking more proactive support, including strategic risk anticipation, preparation and mitigation planning.
When it comes to Crisis PR, there is growing use of data analytics. Tools are increasingly being used to tailor messaging to specific geographic or societal groups.
Why the guide matters
This guide is not just for global PR consultancies and risk advisory firms. If your firm works on high-stakes litigation, regulatory enforcement, crisis communications or white-collar investigations, there may be a chance for ranking here.
It also shows how directories are looking beyond ‘black-letter’ law. The strongest submissions in this space tell a story about real-world impact, whether that’s protecting reputations, managing fallout, and helping clients navigate the unexpected.
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