The methodology for the annual report incorporates feedbacks from private practice lawyers, their clients and in-house lawyers from 500 of the largest companies in Switzerland. Schellenberg Wittmer is one of the most recommended firms with top of the field 5* and 4* ratings in 18 areas of law.

Highly rated areas of expertise include: Disputes (International Arbitration and Litigation), Banking & Finance and Capital Markets, Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, White-Collar Crime, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Competition, Real Estate, Compliance, Inheritance and Estates, Taxation, Life Sciences, Employment, Technology, Restructuring and Insolvency and Public Procurement.

The analysis additionally recognizes Schellenberg Wittmer as a leading firm for women in business law, with the highest percentage of women in its partnership.