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.