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Bloomberg Law's League Tables tracks the race to be Big Law's top M&A adviser. Every quarter we update the rankings and dive into the data, telling you not just who's on top but what deals got them there and what it means for the market as a whole.

Latham, Wachtell Lead M&A Dealmakers as Mega Boom Boosts Firms

Latham & Watkins strengthened its grip on the top spot among Big Law’s M&A advisers in a third quarter boosted by record large deals.

Ex-Kirkland Star Schiele Bets on Paul Hastings’ M&A Practice

An ex-Kirkland & Ellis dealmaker faces an uphill climb as he aims to help Paul Hastings compete with an elite tier of Wall Street M&A firms.

Top Firms Poach M&A Talent as $1.4 Trillion Deal Market Rebounds

What is now a near two-year rebound in deals has given firms the green light to hire their next superstar, and the M&A lateral market in New York is running hot.

Hopes for M&A Growth Spurred by Trump’s Faster Security Review

As deals activity rises, Big Law M&A practitioners see another reason for optimism with the Trump administration easing the path for transactions with national security implications.

Latham Leads as Big Law Cashes In on Artificial Intelligence M&A

Artificial intelligence companies are fueling law firm M&A work, accounting for more than a fourth of deals, with Latham & Watkins benefiting the most.

Big Law Has a New M&A Top Dog—Can It Keep Kirkland at Bay?