Event Report

The 20th of February 2026 saw Legal 500 host the third edition the Legal 500 Germany Awards 2026, which recognised Germany’s foremost legal minds. Hosted at the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel , the event brought together over 300 of the country’s leading in-house and private practitioners and saw a total of 50 winners honoured.

Highlights of the night included:

Hengeler Mueller winning Deutschland Law Firm of the Year
Clifford Chance winning International Law Firm of the Year
Petra Linsmeier named Lawyer of the Year
Linklaters winning Deal of the Year
Talanx winning In-house Team of the Year
Andreas Liepe winning In-house Lawyer of the Year

Based on our 2025 in-depth research and market analysis, the awards remain a trusted and objective standard of excellence across the German legal market.

Congratulations to the winners and nominees on the night!

View the full list of winners: Winners 2026 – Events

See photos from the evening: On the Night 2026 – Events

We thank everyone involved in planning and executing the event as well as all the guests who contributed to the wonderful atmosphere of the night. We’re already looking forward to hosting you again next year!