AZB dominates Q1 M&A league tables – Reuter’s report

Thomson Reuters, which is amongst the world’s leading sources of information for businesses and professionals has published their quarterly report titled ‘Emerging Markets M&A’ on legal advisors. In transactions with an Indian element, AZB & Partners leads the rankings, both in terms of M&A deals ‘closed’ and also in terms of M&A deals ‘announced’ during the first quarter of this year. According to the report, AZB was the legal advisor on 15 completed deals valued at a total of $1.2billion (Rs.5,988 crore) and it is currently acting as the legal advisor on 26 deals valued at $13.2 billion (Rs.62,024 crore). The other law firms in the top 5, in terms of deals closed include Singapore-based Wong Partnership and Rajah & Tann, which are ranked 2 and 3, respectively, followed by Khaitan & Co., and Crawford Bayley. In terms of deals announced, AZB is followed by UK based firms Allen & Overy, Linklaters and Herbert Smith and Singapore-based Wong Partnership and Rajah & Tann.

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