March 27, 2026
For the third consecutive year, Secretariat has been ranked No. 1 in the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index 2026, unveiled March 26 at the GAR Awards during Paris Arbitration Week.
The GAR Power Index is the definitive global benchmark of excellence for expert firms in arbitration. Rankings are determined through a rigorous evaluation that includes factors such as of the number of hearings, value of claims, and the collective strength of a firm’s expert rankings in Lexology Index. Together, these metrics offer a comprehensive view of a firm’s performance, impact, and market leadership.
“Earning the top spots in GAR’s rankings for three consecutive years speaks to the unique consistency, depth, and quality that our experts bring to their work every day,” says Managing Director Don Harvey. “This accolade also affirms the trust our clients place in us to deliver elite-quality work across practices and geographies.”
Secretariat’s dedication to developing talent, expanding our footprint in key markets, and deepening our expertise offerings continues to drive the firm’s growth and reinforce our position as a global leader in the arbitration community and beyond.
See the full rankings here: https://globalarbitrationreview.com/survey/gar-100/2026
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