From slimmed-down rosters to more stringent selection criteria, legal panels have undergone an evolution in recent times. Never before has it been more competitive to secure a place on a company roster. Panel arrangements are becoming more defined, with general counsel (GC) mandating that firms demonstrate their value and purpose.

ALM has been tracking UK panel appointments for several years. In addition to tracking the firms appointed to each panel, ALM also tracks metrics such as the panel size, duration, selection oversight, and the expected next review date.