2009
“Another year, another tier-one placing for Hengeler Mueller's team … The firm was again unanimously referred to as a market leader by competitors, who also admire the firm's ability to maintain its dominance for so many years … It is difficult to overstate the influence that Hengeler Mueller holds over the German market. Peers are overwhelmingly generous with their praise of Hengeler, while clients couldn't be happier with the firm's performance.”
(IFLR1000)

2008
“The firm possesses 'an impressive pool of brilliant lawyers' … 'they have only the best lawyers and offer exceptional expertise'.”
“Germany Award for Excellence - This is one of the brightest stars among Germany's independent firms.”
(Chambers Europe)

2007
“Widely regarded as the most prestigious address in Germany … consistently high-calibre work … sources praised its ‚successful model, which has ensured that it attracts the best clients and lawyers‘.”
(Chambers Global)

“Consistency of excellence”
“Virtually unrivalled record … outstanding credentials”
“The most illustrious transaction-oriented firm in Germany”
(European Legal 500)

“Despite there being more competitors nowadays, Hengeler still heads the field with an enviable client list and a plethora of substantial mandates to match.”
“What sets them apart is the ‚quality that they can offer on a transaction‘.”
(IFLR 1000)

2006
“One of the premier addresses in the market … considered to be the leading light by some distance … ‚impeccable quality in any type of work it touches‘ … ‚law firm of choice for complicated matters‘”
“Whoever you put on the field, even if it’s only a player who normally sits on the bench, they will still be a class performer.”
(Chambers Global)

“They have great lawyers and they do things other firms cannot do.”
(IFLR 1000)

“The adviser to Germany’s blue-chips on high-value transactions”
(Legal Business)

2005
“Hengeler Mueller are not cheap, but they’re very careful in their use of resources. They keep the number of associates down and also the number of hours spent on a case: you get very good value for your money.”
(Chambers Client Report)

2004
^PLCGlobal Counsel Special Recognition Award 2003: “For displaying undiluted quality across Germany and establishing a reputation that extends well beyond its home jurisdiction; a prime example of a highly successful independent firm.”
(^PLCGlobal Counsel)

2003
“Peers regard it not only as a heavyweight domestically, but also a potent force in the global market through its Integrated Team approach with other leading international firms.”
(Chambers Global)

“In a class of its own”
(Legal Week)

“Still the benchmark … consistently among the best performing corporate firms in Europe”
(^PLCGlobal Counsel)