“Freshfields Leads European M&A Rankings Amid U.S. Firms’ Growing Influence, 2024 Report Shows”

In 2024, Freshfields maintained its top position in European mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advising, amidst a rebounding market with an approximate 19% increase in total announced European M&A deal value. This resurgence was largely driven by European Central Bank rate cuts, which alleviated a market previously restricted by high borrowing costs. Freshfields worked on 193 announced deals worth $152.53 billion overall, although this marked a decrease in value terms from the previous year. Concurrently, U.S. firms gained traction, occupying three of the top five positions in the rankings, reflecting their growing influence in the European M&A landscape. For further details, you can view the full article here.