All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
JPMorgan and Houlihan Lokey top North American M&A adviser rankings for 2025
Data from GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database shows that JPMorgan secured first place by aggregate transaction value, advising on deals worth $763.9bn across the year.
Latham & Watkins and Kirkland & Ellis lead 2025 global M&A legal rankings
As per GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database, Latham & Watkins led by value with advisory on deals valued at $740.4bn.
Morgan Stanley, Clairfield International lead financial advisers in South & Central America for Q1-Q3 2025
Clairfield International led in deal volume by advising on six transactions.
JP Morgan, Rothschild lead financial advisers of MEA region in Q1-Q3 2025
JP Morgan’s advisory services were linked to transactions totalling $56.5bn and Rothschild & Co was involved in six deals.
Skadden and Veirano lead legal advisers in South & Central America for Q1-Q3 2025
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom secured the top position based on deal value, having advised on transactions totalling $9.9bn.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, White & Case top MEA legal advisers in Q1-Q3 2025
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher secured the top spot by value, having advised on deals amounting to $57.2bn.
Paul Hastings, TriLegal emerge top Asia-Pacific M&A legal advisers during Q1-Q3 2025
Paul Hastings secured the top spot in terms of deal value, providing counsel on transactions totaling $23.1bn.
Goldman Sachs, UBS emerge top Asia-Pacific M&A financial advisers during Q1-Q3 2025
Goldman Sachs led value table by advising on deals worth $14.5bn and UBS led volume table with 22 deals.
A&O Shearman and CMS top Europe M&A legal advisory rankings for Q1-Q3 2025
A&O Shearman secured the top spot in terms of deal value, advising on transactions totalling $71.7bn.
Bank of America, Rothschild & Co dominate Q1-Q3 2025 European M&A advisory
Rothschild & Co advised on 81 transactions and Bank of America advised on deals worth a total of $49.4bn.