For the sixth consecutive year, Goodwin has been named the number one law firm in LSEG’s FY 2025 league tables for global M&A by deal count. The firm also secured the number one position in United States M&A – by deal count – for announced and completed deals.
In the global principal advisors completed deal ranking, Goodwin led all firms with 921 transactions in 2025. The firm also climbed the rankings in total deal value, as its 2025 deals represent a more than 100% increase compared to the firm’s full year 2024 deal value.
Goodwin partner and M&A co-chair, Josh Zachariah, added: “Being recognized as the top law firm globally for M&A for six consecutive years reflects our deep collaboration with clients driving transformation in the modern economy. Our teams are embedded in the most dynamic industries—where we're not just executing deals, but helping shape the strategy behind them. This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients place in us to navigate complexity and deliver results in an increasingly competitive global market."
These results were powered by Goodwin 2033, a recently launched strategic plan that immerses the firm's lawyers and business professionals in six core industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. Through this industry immersion, Goodwin delivers both best-in-class legal counsel and strategic advisory services to its clients.
Goodwin’s FY 2025 league table results include:
- LSEG Global M&A (By Deal Count)
- #1 Global - Announced
- #1 Global Principal Advisors - Announced
- #1 Global - Announced, including Withdrawn
- #1 Global - Completed
- #1 Global Principal Advisors - Completed
- #1 Any US Involvement - Announced
- #1 Any US Involvement - Completed
- #1 US Target - Announced
- #1 US Target - Completed