The Corporate practice of global law firm K&L Gates has been ranked in Q1 2026 industry league tables including The Deal, Pitchbook, LSEG, MergerMarket, and S&P. The firm earned recognition in S&P’s Asset Management, Investment Banks, Brokers and Capital Markets legal adviser rankings by deal count, underscoring its strength advising on complex asset management M&A transactions.

The firm was also recognized by PitchBook among the most active law firms globally and regionally for private equity transactions, including most active in Southeast, most active in Great Lakes, and most active in financial services.

These rankings reflect the firm’s continued work advising clients across the financial services sector on complex, strategic transactions spanning mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and private equity.

“K&L Gates’ recognition in these league tables highlights our ability to deliver commercially focused legal guidance to clients operating in an increasingly dynamic financial services landscape,” said Brent Williams, a Chicago-based partner in the firm’s Corporate practice with a focus on asset management. “We are proud to support clients as they navigate strategic transactions and pursue growth opportunities across markets and geographies.”

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.