K&L Gates' Corporate Practice Ranked in Q3 2025 Global League Table Rankings

In the third quarter of 2025, global law firm K&L Gates earned recognitions from multiple publications including The Deal, Pitchbook, LSEG, Bloomberg, MergerMarket, and S&P for outstanding performance in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets. These accolades reflect the firm’s continued leadership and experience across key sectors and geographies.

For the ninth quarter in a row, the firm has been recognized by The Deal among the top 50 law firms in private equity rankings. This comes following K&L Gates’ recognition as the lead outside counsel for one of the top 50 US based private equity sponsors based on the number of deals done since 2023 and the size of those transactions.

Pittsburgh partner Chris Thel stated: “We are proud of the continued recognition of our firm as a global leader in private equity and other corporate transactions. K&L Gates’ breadth of knowledge throughout the world is a key differentiator that allows us to consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients. We are most honored to partner with so many innovative clients, including our long-standing relationships with top private equity sponsors.”

The Deal 

• Top 50 legal advisers for Global Private Equity Deals for nine consecutive quarters. 

Pitchbook

• Top 25 law firm advising on private equity deals in the IT sector. 
• #6 law firm, most active in representing investors outside of US and Europe; #9 law firm, most active in venture capital deals outside of US and Europe; and #24 law firm, most active in early stage.

LSEG 

• Top 10 legal adviser in Global M&A Small-Cap with Australia and New Zealand involvement for three consecutive quarters. 
• Top 20 legal adviser in Global M&A Mid-Market with Australia and New Zealand involvement for six consecutive quarters. 
• Top 20 global legal adviser to companies on LBO & Related Rounds based on number of rounds.
• Top 20 legal adviser to companies in the Asia Pacific region in all private equity stages based on round value for three consecutive quarters.  
• Top 25 global legal adviser to companies at all private equity stages based on number of rounds.

Bloomberg 

• #1 legal adviser by deal count and #2 legal adviser by deal volume in AIM Equity Offerings.
• Top 10 legal adviser in Australia/New Zealand Equity & Rights Offerings for six consecutive quarters. 

MergerMarket 

• Top 20 legal adviser for M&A in Australasia for seven consecutive quarters. 

S&P 

• #5 legal adviser by deal count and #6 by deal value in specialty finance and mortgage REIT. 

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 the globe. 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.