How popular isDLA Piper in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 90.5K branded searches for DLA Piper worldwide which is down 17.7% over the last 11 months. DLA Piper holds 21.4% estimated Share of Search among law firms worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Allen & Overy23.4%
DLA Piper21.4%
Baker McKenzie17.5%
Linklaters14.3%
Clifford Chance11.7%Norton Rose Fulbright11.7%
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Which law firms compete with DLA Piper?
Share of Search by month for Allen & Overy, DLA Piper, Baker McKenzie, Linklaters, Clifford Chance, Norton Rose Fulbright. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Allen & Overy | DLA Piper | Baker McKenzie | Linklaters | Clifford Chance | Norton Rose Fulbright |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.4% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 16% | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 20% | 22.2% | 18.3% | 15% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 78% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 19.4% | 21.5% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 17% | 23.1% | 19% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.4% | 21.5% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.7% | 23% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| May 2026 | 22.8% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 22% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 11% | 13.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.8% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.4% | 21.4% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 11.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 23.4% | 99K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.4% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.5% | 74K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.3% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 11.7% | 49.5K | 0% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 11.7% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -2.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
23.4%
Held 1st. 99K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
21.4%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
17.5%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
14.3%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
11.7%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
11.7%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for DLA Piper changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for DLA Piper worldwide fell from 110K to 90.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DLA Piper’s estimated Share of Search among law firms worldwide increased from 19.4% to 21.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DLA Piper’s estimated Share of Search among law firms worldwide peaked at 23.1% in February 2026 and was lowest at 5.8% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DLA Piper rose from 3rd to 2nd among law firms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for law firms worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes

In August 2026, Allen & Overy gained estimated Share of Search among law firms worldwide, from 22.8% to 23.4%.

In August 2026, DLA Piper gained estimated Share of Search among law firms worldwide, from 20.9% to 21.4%.
In August 2026, Norton Rose Fulbright lost estimated Share of Search among law firms worldwide, from 13.9% to 11.7%.

In August 2026, Clifford Chance rose from 6th to 5th among law firms worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Linklaters worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 90.5K to 60.5K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Baker McKenzie worldwide fell 32.7% over 11 measured months, from 110K to 74K in August 2026.
How is DLA Piper measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DLA Piper’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- dla piper
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