Troutman Pepper Locke Achieves Significant Growth in League Table Rankings

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke displayed significant growth in the global and U.S. industry league table rankings released by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) and Bloomberg, notably establishing a presence in several international industry league tables for the first time while maintaining a strong position in the Americas.

“We are extremely proud of our climb in the Q1 industry league tables, reflecting our growing firm and transactional strength,” said Mason Bayler, chair of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Transactional Department. “This achievement is particularly meaningful as it coincides with our 100-day milestone as a combined firm.”

The firm ranked in 29 league tables in Bloomberg and 10 of LSEG’s capital markets and M&A league tables. A sampling of the firm’s rankings is included below.

“From the outset, we were confident that the combination of our two firms would significantly enhance our rankings, and it is incredibly gratifying to see that confidence validated. We are excited to build on this momentum and continue driving exceptional growth and success as we move forward,” added David Ghegan, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Corporate Practice.

LSEG | Global Capital Markets Legal Review | Q1 2025

Global Debt, Equity & Equity Related (Proceeds)

#20 Ranked Firm

Global Straight Debt Excluding ABS & MBS (Proceeds)

#17 Ranked Firm

U.S. Debt, Equity & Equity Related (Proceeds)

#16 Ranked Firm

U.S. Straight Debt Excluding ABS & MBS (Number of Deals)

#16 Ranked Firm

U.S. Straight Debt Excluding ABS & MBS (Proceeds)

#11 Ranked Firm

LSEG | Global M&A Review | Q1 2025

U.S. Target Completed

#24 Ranked Firm

U.S. Target Completed Based on Number of Deals

#17 Ranked Firm

Any Spanish Involvement Announced

#20 Ranked Firm

LSEG | Global M&A Small-Cap Legal Advisory | Q1 2025

U.S. Target Small-Cap

#16 Ranked Firm

LSEG | Global Mid-Market Legal Advisory Review | Q1 2025

U.S. Target Mid-Market

#20 Ranked Firm

Bloomberg | Global Legal Adviser League Tables | Q1 2025

Global Bonds: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume

#19 Ranked Firm (#16 U.S.-based firm)

Global Bonds: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#12 Ranked Firm (#10 U.S.-based firm)

Global Bonds: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count

#17 Ranked Firm (#15 U.S.-based firm)

U.S. Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Issuer/Borrower Ranked by Volume

#18 Ranked Firm

U.S. Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Volume

#19 Ranked Firm

U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume

#18 Ranked Firm

U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#17 Ranked Firm

U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Volume

#18 Ranked Firm

U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count

#17 Ranked Firm

U.S. High Yield Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count

#6 Ranked Firm

U.S. Leveraged Finance: Legal Adviser – Manager/Lender Ranked by Deal Count

#11 Ranked Firm

Canada Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume

#6 Ranked Firm (#2 U.S.-based firm)

Canada Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#1 Ranked Firm

Canada Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Volume

#11 Ranked Firm (#5 U.S.-based firm)

Canada Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count

#5 Ranked Firm (#3 U.S.-based firm)

Canada Equity & Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume

#8 Ranked Firm (#2 U.S.-based firm)

Canada Equity & Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#2 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)

Canada Equity & Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Volume

#13 Ranked Firm (#5 U.S.-based firm)

Canada Equity & Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count

#5 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)

Canada Equity, Equity Linked & Preferred: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume

#8 Ranked Firm (#2 U.S.-based firm)

Canada Equity, Equity Linked & Preferred: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#2 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)

Canada Equity, Equity Linked & Preferred: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Volume

#13 Ranked Firm (#5 U.S.-based firm)

Canada Equity, Equity Linked & Preferred: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count

#5 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)

Consistently recognized as a top-tier practice, Troutman Pepper Locke’s corporate attorneys regularly handle middle market transactions for private equity clients alongside strategic deals for Fortune 100 corporations. Core areas of service include mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate governance, securities laws compliance, capital markets transactions, and other significant domestic and cross-border transactions, as well as general corporate counseling. The firm has a strong focus in the private equity and private fund services space, advising clients on matters including fund formation, growth equity investments, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and exit transactions.

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