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In the first quarter of 2025, Kirkland & Ellis has emerged as the leader in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory within Big Law, according to the latest reports. Despite a challenging market, Kirkland & Ellis has successfully maintained its dominant position, advising on global deals with a total value of approximately $138 billion. This impressive performance is highlighted in Bloomberg Law’s league tables, where Kirkland continues to outperform its competitors.
Among the top firms, Kirkland is followed by other legal giants such as Davis Polk & Wardwell, which advised on $92 billion worth of transactions, Debevoise & Plimpton at $79 billion, Freshfields with $76 billion, and Latham & Watkins handling $68 billion in deals for the same period.
Kirkland’s notable advisory roles in the first quarter include involvement in two of the largest deals. Further details and analysis on Kirkland’s performance can be found in the full Bloomberg Law article.
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