Kirkland & Ellis Top Legal Adviser in Construction M&A for First Half of 2026
According to GlobalData's latest legal advisers league table, Kirkland & Ellis was ranked as the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal adviser in the construction sector during the first half of 2026. The firm advised on 16 transactions with a total disclosed value of $43.9 billion, securing its position by both deal volume and value. Kirkland & Ellis' performance marked significant improvement compared to H1 2025, particularly in terms of deal value where it moved from fourth place to the top spot. The firm's involvement in five major deals—among them a transaction valued at over $10 billion—contributed significantly to its success. GlobalData compiles these rankings by tracking real-time data across company and advisory websites with input from leading advisers, ensuring robustness of information.
Topics: construction legal advisers mergers and acquisitions (M&A)