Goodwin has achieved the number one ranking among law firms in LSEG’s FY 2024 league tables for global M&A by deal count, marking the fifth consecutive year of leading the legal industry. The firm also secured the number one position in United States M&A – by deal count – across several categories.
In the global principal advisors announced deal ranking, Goodwin led all firms with 893 transactions in FY 2024. These deals, valued at $115 billion collectively, represent a nearly 65% increase compared to the firm’s FY 2023 deal value.
The league tables further cement Goodwin’s standing as a global leader in mergers and acquisitions, as the firm offers highly differentiated strategic and commercial advice on more transactions annually than any other firm in the world. With a robust industry-specific focus and client-centric approach, Goodwin serves as trusted advisors to clients across select geographies and industry verticals, including private equity, technology, life sciences, healthcare, real estate, and financial services.
Goodwin’s FY 2024 league table results include:
- LSEG Global M&A (By Deal Count)
- #1 Global – Announced
- #1 Global Principal Advisors – Announced
- #1 Global – Announced, including Withdrawn
- #1 Global – Completed
- #1 Global Principal Advisors – Completed
- #1 Any US Involvement – Announced
- #1 Any US Involvement – Completed
- #1 US Target – Announced
- #1 US Target – Completed