M&A and Governance

1423 Lawyers
510 Firms
77 Countries

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WWL: M&A and Governance identifies the leading figures in the global corporate legal market who stand out internationally for their first-class work managing a spectrum of corporate transactions, ranging from takeovers to acquisitions to IPOs, and advising clients on an array of corporate issues, including shareholder activism, takeover defence and regulatory compliance.

Research Statistics

  • More than 12,000 data points analysed
  • 200+ research submissions from leading law firms worldwide
  • In person interviews conducted in London, New York and Hong Kong
  • 100+ submissions from leading corporates across the globe
  • Only 36% of nominees considered in our research were ultimately selected for inclusion

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