Kirkland & Ellis and Demarest Advogados lead the ranking of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisors in South and Central America for 2024, in terms of deal value and volume, respectively, according to the latest ranking from GlobalData, a database and analysis. farm.
An analysis of GlobalData’s deals database found Kirkland & Ellis topped the stock rankings with advice on five deals worth $8.2 billion.
Debevoise & Plimpton placed second in the value category, advising on three transactions of equal value. Herbert Smith Freehills came third, advising on a deal valued at $8.2 billion.
Clifford Chance is in fourth place by value, with transactions advised on $6.7 billion, while McCarthy Tetrault reported $6.1 billion in transactions advised.
Aurojyoti Bose, Principal Analyst at GlobalData, said: “Demarest Advogados held the top spot in terms of volume in 2024, even though the total volume of advised deals declined. In fact, its volume ranking has improved from third position in 2023.
“Meanwhile, Kirkland & Ellis recorded a 42.6% increase in the total value of transactions advised in 2024 compared to 2023. Its value ranking also improved, from fifth position in 2023 to first position in 2024. In addition to being leader in value. , Kirkland & Ellis also held the fifth position by volume in 2024.”
Demarest Advogados is the leader in volume, having advised on seven transactions throughout the year.
Posse Herrera & Ruiz Abogados also advised on seven transactions, but ranked second in volume, behind Demarest Advogados in total transaction value.
Baker McKenzie and Pinheiro Neto Advogados each advised on six transactions, while Kirkland & Ellis advised on five transactions.
GlobalData’s rankings are based on real-time monitoring of thousands of business websites, consulting company websites, and other trusted sources available on the secondary domain. A dedicated team of analysts monitors all of these sources to collect detailed details on each transaction, including advisor names.
To ensure greater data robustness, the company also solicits tender submissions with key advisors.
“Kirkland & Ellis, Demarest Advogados, among the best M&A legal advisors in 2024 in South and Central America” was originally created and published by International Private Bankera brand owned by GlobalData.
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