K&L Gates' Corporate Practice Ranked in Q2 2025 Global League Table Rankings

Global law firm K&L Gates has been recognized across multiple publications including Pitchbook, LSEG, The Deal, Bloomberg, S&P, and MergerMarket for deal work across legal M&A, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets during the second quarter of 2025.

Promisingly, the firm earned a new ranking this quarter, being recognized by LSEG among the top 15 for its Hong Kong involvement in the Global Mergers and Acquisitions Mid-Market Legal Advisory category. The new ranking highlights deals valuing more than US$221 million.

“We are proud to be included in the league tables for our work in the mid-market M&A space in Hong Kong,” said Vincent Tso, Managing Partner of the firm’s Hong Kong office. “This ranking reflects the strength of our cross-border capabilities and longstanding history advising public and private clients in Hong Kong, particularly across the technology and real estate sectors. Our team remains committed to helping clients navigate complex transactions with precision and practical insights, leveraging our regional and global platform.”

“The new ranking highlighting the work our lawyers are doing for clients in Hong Kong is a testament to the collaboration of teams across offices and regions,” said Chris Nikou a leader of the firm's global Corporate practice. “Hong Kong was one of the world's largest IPO markets in 2024 and there continues to be many merger and acquisition opportunities that our team is well positioned to help clients navigate."

Pitchbook

• Recognized as top 11 law firm that is most active in Financial Services industry. 

LSEG

• Recognized as a top 15 legal advisor in Global M&A Mid-Market with Hong Kong involvement.
• Recognized as a top 20 legal advisor in Global M&A Mid-Market with Australia and New Zealand involvement for the fifth quarter in a row.
• Recognized as a top 25 legal advisor in Global M&A Mid-Market with a United States target for the fifth quarter in a row.
• Recognized as a top 10 legal advisor in Global M&A Small-Cap with Australia and New Zealand involvement for the second quarter in a row.

The Deal

• Recognized within the top 50 legal advisors for Global Private Equity Deals for the eight quarter in a row.

Bloomberg

• Recognized as a top 10 legal advisor in Australia/New Zealand Equity & Rights Offerings for the fifth quarter in a row.

MergerMarket

• Recognized as a top 20 legal advisor for M&A in Australasia for the sixth quarter in a row.

Strategic Advantage in Middle-Market Transactions

K&L Gates boasts a highly integrated, responsive, and collaborative Corporate team, comprising hundreds of skilled lawyers strategically positioned across five continents. We deliver strategic guidance that aligns seamlessly with our clients' business priorities, ensuring our counsel is both practical and forward-thinking.

Our market-leading capabilities, coupled with a nuanced understanding of the industries in which our clients compete, empower us to structure and close complex transactions with precision and efficiency. We excel in advising middle-market companies generating revenues between $25 million and $500 million, providing the experience needed to drive success in this dynamic space.