Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and White & Case Lead in Retail Sector M&A Legal Adviser Rankings for H1 2026
In the first half of 2026, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune led legal advisers by deal value in retail sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A), advising on transactions worth $2.4 billion according to GlobalData's league table. White & Case ranked highest by volume with eight deals advised. The rankings are based on data from the Financial Deals Database, tracking real-time information across company websites and advisory firm sources. Other notable firms included Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in second place for deal value ($1.9 billion) and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as a top performer by volume with five deals. GlobalData analyst Aurojyoti Bose noted improvements in White & Case's performance compared to the same period in 2025, while Anderson Mori improved from 13th place in H1 2025 to first this year. The data is gathered through a dedicated team and verified with submissions from leading advisers.
Topics: legal advisory mergers and acquisitions (M&A) retail