King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is proud to maintain a leading position in the M&A league tables for the first half of 2025.
Our M&A team ranked:
- #1 for deals by value in Asia-Pacific in Mergermarket
- #1 for deals by volume in Australia & NZ in Mergermarket
- #1 for deals by volume in Australia & NZ in LSEG
- #1 for deals by volume in Australia & NZ in Bloomberg
These results extend KWM’s track record at the forefront of regional dealmaking and reinforce KWM’s standing as a trusted legal adviser in the M&A market.
Commenting on the rankings, M&A Practice Co-Leader Rachael Lewis said:
“This ongoing recognition reflects the deep trust our clients place in our M&A team and our commitment to helping them navigate an ever-evolving deal landscape. We continue to support our clients to execute strategic M&A in core sectors, including mining and resources, tech, and real estate.”
Further commenting, M&A Practice Co-Leader David Eliakim added:
“In a challenging market defined by global uncertainty, these results highlight the ability of well-considered strategic advice to make the difference in getting deals over the line.”
“In 2025, we are seeing increased cross-border activity, particularly from US-based bidders. Energy transition work is strong and there is heightened interest in the real asset space—especially data centres, which continue to be key infrastructure in a digital economy.”
