NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke’s Private Equity, Emerging Company and Venture Capital and Mergers and Acquisitions practices achieved strong results in the Q2 2025 global league table rankings released by The Deal, LSEG (formerly Refinitiv), and PitchBook. Notably, Troutman Pepper Locke jumped eight positions in The Deal’s Private Equity League Tables report, ranking No. 36, from No. 44 last quarter.

“The notable improvement in our rankings from Q1 to Q2 2025 underscores Troutman Pepper Locke’s dedication to growth and excellence in the private equity space,” remarked Paul Mahoney, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice. “As we continue the integration of Troutman Pepper Locke this year, we are realizing the power of our enhanced platform for our private equity clients and are committed to continuing this upward trajectory and providing unparalleled service to our clients.”

The Deal | Q2 2025 Private Equity League Tables

#36 Private Equity Law Firm

LSEG | Q2 2025 Global Private Equity and Venture Capital Review

Advisors to Company: LBO & Related Rounds Based on Round Value

#5 Ranked Firm

Advisors to Company: All Private Equity Stage

#6 Ranked Firm

Advisors to Company: LBO & Related Rounds Based on Number of Rounds

#25 Ranked Firm

Advisors to Company: Venture Capital Rounds Based on Number of Rounds

#19 Ranked Firm

Advisors to Company: Americas/All Private Equity Stages Based on Round Value

#6 Ranked Firm

PitchBook | Q2 2025 Global League Tables

Private Equity Deals

Geography

#23 Most Active in U.S.

U.S. Regions

#17 Most Active in West Coast

#23 Most Active in Great Lakes

#13 Most Active in the South

#18 Most Active in New England

Sector

#15 Most Active in B2C

#23 Most Active in Financial Services

#18 Most Active in Health Care

Representing

#20 Most Active in U.S. Companies

#18 Most Active in U.S. Investors

Venture Capital

#13 Most Active in New England

#13 Most Active in Mountain and Midwest

#23 Most Active in U.S. Companies

M&A

#25 Most Active in U.S. Investors

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.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.