In the arena of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the year 2024 saw Kirkland & Ellis maintaining its stronghold as the leader in global principal deal value, according to data from financial intelligence firm Dealogic. The firm emerged ahead of its closest competitors, Latham & Watkins and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, amid a notable 11% increase in global M&A activity from the preceding year.
Law firms are frequently evaluated on their ability to navigate complex transactions, and these rankings solidify Kirkland, Latham, and Skadden’s preeminence within the legal industry. [This analysis and more insights can be accessed on the original article from The American Lawyer.]