Latham & Watkins has solidified its position as a leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal adviser in the third quarter of 2025, demonstrating significant involvement across various regions and sectors.
In Latin America, Latham & Watkins emerged as the top international legal adviser for M&A transactions by both deal count and value through the first three quarters of 2024. The firm advised on 22 deals worth a combined $10.1 billion, including notable transactions such as Global Infrastructure Partners’ acquisition of a 50% interest in Trabajos Maritimos in Peru and Patria Investments’ acquisition of a controlling interest in Colombia. ([lw.com](https://www.lw.com/en/news/2023/10/latham-watkins-leads-in-latin-america-ma-deals-through-q3-2023?utm_source=openai))
In Europe, Latham & Watkins was named European Private Equity Legal Adviser of the Year for the third consecutive year at Mergermarket’s European M&A Awards 2023. The firm was also shortlisted in several other categories, including European M&A Legal Adviser and United Kingdom Legal Adviser. ([lw.com](https://www.lw.com/en/news/latham-named-european-private-equity-legal-adviser-of-the-year?utm_source=openai))
In North America, Latham & Watkins ranked third in terms of deal value, advising on $191.5 billion worth of deals during the first three quarters of 2023. The firm also ranked fourth in terms of deal volume, advising on 163 deals. ([globaldata.com](https://www.globaldata.com/media/business-fundamentals/kirkland-ellis-top-ma-legal-adviser-for-q1-q3-2023-finds-globaldata/?utm_source=openai))
In the retail sector, Latham & Watkins led in terms of deal value, advising on $11.2 billion worth of deals during the first three quarters of 2023. ([globaldata.com](https://www.globaldata.com/media/business-fundamentals/latham-watkins-kirkland-ellis-top-ma-legal-advisers-value-volume-retail-sector-q1-q3-2023-finds-globaldata/?utm_source=openai))
In the Asia Pacific region, Latham & Watkins advised on 30 deals valued at $33 billion during the third quarter of 2023, reflecting the firm’s growing presence in the region’s M&A landscape. ([legalnewsfeed.com](https://legalnewsfeed.com/2023/10/04/us-and-indian-firms-emerge-as-top-legal-advisors-in-q3-for-asia-pacific-ma-landscape/?utm_source=openai))
These achievements underscore Latham & Watkins’ robust performance and strategic positioning in the global M&A advisory market.