Goodwin is the top law firm in LSEG’s Q1 2026 league tables for global completed M&A by deal count. The firm also secured number one spots for global principal advisors announced and global principal advisors completed deals.
In the global principal advisors completed deal ranking, Goodwin led all firms with 106 transactions in Q1 2026. The firm also climbed the rankings in total deal value, as its Q1 2026 deals represent a more than 160% increase compared to the firm’s Q1 2025 deal value.
Goodwin partner and M&A co-chair, Josh Zachariah, added: “Being recognized again as a number one M&A advisor reinforces what we hear consistently from clients — that Goodwin’s deep industry immersion and Global M&A platform make us more than advisors; we’re partners in the decisions that define markets. Our teams are embedded in the sectors shaping the global economy and as markets grow more complex, the combination of expertise and partnership is exactly what our clients trust us to deliver.”
These results reflect Goodwin’s deep industry immersion across healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. The firm leverages this understanding to deliver exceptional client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise.
Goodwin’s Q1 2026 league table results include:
- LSEG Global M&A (By Deal Count)
- #1 Global Principal Advisors - Announced
- #1 Global - Completed
- #1 Global Principal Advisors - Completed
- #1 Any US Involvement - Completed