Global law firm K&L Gates has earned several recognitions in the first half 2026 industry league table rankings from Bloomberg, PitchBook, LSEG, The Deal, and S&P Global for its work across capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity.

Notably, the firm was recognized within the top 20 law firms advising on US Equity Linked transactions, landing at number 11 by deal count and number 13 by deal volume by Bloomberg. The rankings represent renewed recognition for the firm in this category and reflect the work of the firm’s Corporate and Capital Markets lawyers advising clients on equity-linked financings and related transactions. 

“We are pleased to receive this recognition, which reflects the strength of our capital markets capabilities and the trust clients place in our team,” said David Bartz, co-head of the firm’s Capital Markets group. “Whether clients are considering an equity-linked financing, preparing to enter the public markets, or evaluating other strategic alternatives, we remain focused on providing coordinated, commercially informed counsel at every stage.”

The recognition comes as K&L Gates continues to provide companies and market participants with resources addressing the evolving public capital markets landscape. The firm recently introduced its IPO Pathways Comparison Guide, which compares considerations associated with different paths to becoming a publicly traded company. The firm will also host an IPO-focused webinar in October.

Additional first half 2026 league table recognitions include:

Bloomberg

• Recognized as the #11 legal adviser by deal count and #13 legal adviser by deal volume for US Equity Linked transactions.

PitchBook

• Recognized as the #6 most active law firm in private equity deals in the Southeast.
• Recognized as the #17 most active law firm in private equity deals in the Great Lakes region.
• Recognized among the top 25 most active law firms representing private equity deals in: 
  • the Mid-Atlantic region; 
  • the healthcare sector;
  • representing investors in the United States.
• Recognized as the #7 most active law firm representing companies in M&A deals outside the United States and Europe. 

LSEG

• Top 25 legal adviser for mid-market M&A involving Australia and New Zealand.
• Top 25 legal adviser to private equity firms in the Asia-Pacific region across all private equity stages, based on round value.

S&P Global 

• Recognized as the #14 legal adviser for M&A involving asset management, investment banks, brokers, and capital markets companies.
• Recognized as the #27 legal adviser for bank and thrift M&A. 

The Deal

• Top 50 legal adviser for private equity transactions.
• Ranked among legal advisers for M&A transactions by deal count. 

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.