It is commented in the editorial of the rankings that BRS "assists both international and domestic companies in expanding into new markets, growing their businesses and navigating regulatory frameworks". The rankings are determined based on independent market research, interviews, client feedback, peer reviews and law firm submissions. Factors that have a large impact on the rankings include type of work handled by the law firms, client service and strength of the practice. Achievements that are above what is normally expected, including engagement in the legal community, legal advocacy and corporate social responsibility initiatives, are taken into account. Asialaw Profiles is a guide to the leading law firms in Asia.