Cairncross & Hempelmann Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
We are pleased to announce that Cairncross & Hempelmann is once again recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” report. The report includes firms recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers and signals a contribution of quality law practice and breadth of legal experience.
Cairncross & Hempelmann is nationally ranked in eight practice areas and regionally ranked in 18 practice areas.
National Rankings
- Tier 2 in Corporate Law (up from 2025)
- Tier 2 in Land Use & Zoning Law
- Tier 2 in Litigation – Real Estate
- Tier 3 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (new ranking)
- Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation (new ranking)
- Tier 3 in Environmental Law
- Tier 3 in Litigation – Construction (new ranking)
- Tier 3 in Mergers and Acquisitions
Regional Rankings
- Tier 1 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Tier 1 in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
- Tier 1 in Corporate Law
- Tier 1 in Environmental Law
- Tier 1 in Land Use & Zoning Law
- Tier 1 in Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Tier 1 in Litigation – Construction (up from 2025)
- Tier 1 in Litigation – Land Use & Zoning Law
- Tier 1 in Litigation – Real Estate
- Tier 1 in Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Tier 1 in Real Estate Law
- Tier 2 in Banking and Finance Law (new ranking)
- Tier 2 in Litigation – Banking and Finance (new ranking)
- Tier 2 in Tax Law
- Tier 3 in Corporate Governance
- Tier 3 in Natural Resources Law
- Tier 3 in Securities/Capital Markets Law