Latham & Watkins Leads Global M&A Surge with $257 Billion in Deals Despite Market Decline

Latham & Watkins has emerged as the leading principal adviser for mergers and acquisitions value, securing its position with involvement in $257 billion worth of deals over 372 matters during the first half of 2025. According to data released by the London Stock Exchange Group, this marks a significant rise for the firm since the same period last year. Despite a 10% decline in deal volume overall, an impressive 78% surge in ‘mega deals’ has driven a 33% increase in deal value compared to 2024. Other prominent players in the sector, including Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, Kirkland & Ellis, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, have also maintained a strong presence in this competitive landscape. For more detailed insights, the original analysis can be viewed on Law.com’s American Lawyer.