K&L Gates' Corporate Practice Recognized in Year End 2025 Global League Table Rankings

Global law firm K&L Gates earned recognitions across leading league table publications – including Bloomberg, The Deal, Pitchbook, LSEG, MergerMarket, and S&P – for its work throughout 2025, advising clients on M&A, venture capital, and capital markets transactions. The firm’s Corporate practice was acknowledged for its global public company work throughout 2025, exhibiting dedication to evolving client needs within the marketplace. 

The firm was ranked by Bloomberg as the top legal adviser for AIM Equity Offerings by deal count and #3 for AIM Equity offerings by deal volume. For the seven consecutive quarters, the firm was once again recognized within the top 10 law firms for Australia and New Zealand Equity and Rights offerings by deal count, and the top 20 law firms for offerings by deal volume. 

London Corporate and Capital Markets partner Paul Tetlow stated, “We are proud of the continued recognition of our firm as a global leader in equity capital markets, M&A, venture capital, private equity and other corporate transactions. K&L Gates’ breadth of knowledge throughout the world and our cross-border capabilities is a key differentiator that allows us to consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients. We are most honoured to partner with so many innovative clients, including our long-standing relationships capital markets sponsors. Our team remains committed to helping clients navigate complex transactions with precision and practical insights, leveraging our regional and global platform.” 

Bloomberg 

• #1 legal adviser by deal count and #3 legal adviser by deal volume in AIM Equity Offerings.
• Top 10 legal adviser in Australia/New Zealand Equity & Rights Offerings for seven consecutive quarters. 

The Deal

• Top 50 legal advisers for Global Private Equity Deals for 10 consecutive quarters. 

Pitchbook

• Top 11 law firm most active in venture capital deals outside of the US and Europe. 
• Top 25 law firm most active in venture capital deals in Southern Europe. 
• Top 10 law firm most active in representing investors and top 20 most active representing companies in venture capital deals outside of US and Europe. 
• Top 25 law firm most active representing investors in M&A deals outside of the US and Europe. 

LSEG 

• Top 10 legal adviser in Small-Cap M&A with Australia and New Zealand involvement for three consecutive quarters.
• Top 25 legal adviser in Small-Cap M&A with a United States target.
• Top 10 legal adviser in Mid-Market M&A with Australia and New Zealand involvement. 
• Top 15 legal adviser to Companies on LBOs & Related Rounds (based on number of rounds).
• Top 20 legal adviser to Companies in private equity stages (based on number of rounds).

MergerMarket 

• Top 15 legal adviser for M&A in Australasia for third consecutive quarter. 

S&P 

• #5 M&A adviser in Specialty Finance and Mortgage REIT.  

K&L Gates’ Corporate practice delivers pragmatic, value driven legal solutions, helping clients navigate an increasingly complex global economy. Our counsel is grounded in strategic insight and aligned seamlessly with our clients’ business priorities, ensuring advice that is both practical and forward thinking.

Coordinated globally, our highly integrated Corporate team is comprised of hundreds of skilled lawyers strategically positioned to best serve our clients. We are trusted advisors to public and private companies, private capital investors, and boards across key industries, enabling clients to execute their most complex domestic and cross border transactions.