Bloomberg Law League Tables Name Top M&A Law Firms as Market Sees Record Deals in Q3

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Law published league tables for third quarter of 2025, revealing Latham & Watkins held on to its spot as Big Law's leading M&A adviser in a market boosted by record large deals.

The firm guided global deals worth nearly $499 billion in the first three quarters of the year, followed closely behind by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz ($452 billion) and Kirkland & Ellis ($432 billion), according to Bloomberg Law's league tables. Skadden, Arps, Flate, Meagher & Flom ($288 billion) and Sidley Austin ($240 billion) rounded out the top five.

Bloomberg Law's third-quarter ranking of leading law firms advising on the most significant M&A transactions offers timely insights into the mergers and acquisitions market, highlighting the firms consistently performing at the forefront of this competitive sector.

The latest league table release features an interactive chart that categorizes deals by legal advisor, offering a clear view of each firm's activity and the breadth of their roles. Published quarterly, Bloomberg Law's analysis of league table data creates a consistent reference point that allows firms to compare performance across periods and observe shifts in the competitive M&A landscape.

"Bloomberg Law's league tables for the third quarter of 2025 highlight the firms shaping the trajectory of the M&A sector," said Cesca Antonelli, editor-in-chief, Bloomberg Industry Group. "With each quarterly release, we provide data and insights that allow clients to track trends, compare results, and navigate a fast-evolving market with confidence."

Bloomberg Law customers can see the complete list of the top 20 firms and read the full article, including the interactive chart, at https://aboutblaw.com/bjI7.

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