The second edition of Chambers NewLaw Guide has arrived, building on last year’s launch with expanded rankings, more editorial insight, and a continued focus on how innovative legal providers support in-house legal teams.
Chambers launched the guide in 2024 to recognise the growing influence of alternative legal service providers (ALSPs), legal technology platforms, legal operations consultancies, and other flexible service models. The aim was to shine a light on providers operating outside the traditional firm or chambers model, but who are playing a key role in the evolving legal ecosystem.
That goal remains firmly in focus in 2025.
This year’s edition features 84 organisations, with 51 now ranked. That’s up from 40 ranked providers in 2024. It’s a clear sign that the market is growing, maturing, and gaining more visibility with buyers and researchers alike.
So what’s new in the Chambers NewLaw Guide 2025?
While the core categories (legal tech, ALSPs, flexible lawyering, managed legal services and legal ops) remain in place, Chambers has refined its research to fit more closely with how in-house teams view and engage with these services.
This year’s updates include:
- More ranked providers: a 25% increase from last year, with growing recognition for managed services and legal operations specialists
- Stronger buyer perspective: the editorial increasingly reflects in-house priorities, such as speed, scalability, integration and sector-specific expertise
- Emphasis on delivery models: flexibility, tech enablement, and client experience are top differentiators
As Chambers notes, this guide isn’t about size or scale. Rather it’s about relevance and results for corporate legal teams.
Why does the Chambers NewLaw Guide 2025 matter?
Recognition in the NewLaw Guide builds credibility and a reputation for quality in a market that’s still technically defining its benchmarks. As the ALSP and legal tech landscape becomes more crowded, third-party endorsement helps buyers navigate their options.
For ranked organisations, it’s also a chance to showcase their innovation, share client impact stories, and stand alongside more traditional players in the broader market.
It’s still early days for this guide, but its direction of travel is clear. More voices, more clarity, and a growing platform for providers changing how legal services are delivered.
At ELE, we know inside-out the complexities of legal directory submissions and the benefits of securing a Chambers ranking for your firm. Particularly for this evolving sector, the ROI can be clearly measured.
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your submission strategy.
