Baker McKenzie Leads Consumer Sector M&A Law Firms in First Half of 2026
According to data from GlobalData, Baker McKenzie was the top law firm advising on consumer sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A) during the first half of 2026. The firm advised on 11 transactions, including Iberfrasa's acquisition of Grupo Incasa and Viva Wine Group’s takeover offer by its largest shareholders. Hogan Lovells led in terms of deal value, advising McCormick & Co. on a major transaction involving Unilever's food business—the biggest M&A activity in the first half for the sector. This marked a significant shift from 2025 when Hogan Lovells was not among the top ten by this metric. Other notable law firms included Ropes & Gray, Latham & Watkins, and Kirkland & Ellis, each advising on ten deals during H1 2026.
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