Troutman Pepper Locke Builds Momentum in US Q1 2026 Capital Markets Rankings

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke continued its upward trajectory in the Q1 2026 global league table rankings published by Bloomberg and LSEG, improving its standing across several capital markets categories, including multiple U.S. straight debt, debt, equity and equity-related issuer tables, among other league tables.

“Our first-quarter results reflect the confidence our clients place in us when the stakes are high,” said David Ghegan, leader of the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. “Our performance across the capital markets tables, and our advancement in numerous categories, demonstrate the quality of our talent and how robust our issuer-side platform has become.”

“These rankings underscore the depth and versatility of our transactional practice across the full debt and equity spectrum,” said Mason Bayler, chair of the firm’s Transactional Department. “From leveraged finance to investment grade and straight debt offerings, we are in the market every day helping clients raise capital, execute strategic transactions, and navigate volatility, and these rankings reflect the trust clients place in us to deliver market-leading results.”

To see the full list of Troutman Pepper Locke’s international capital markets league table rankings for Q1 2026, please click here.

The firm’s U.S. rankings in Bloomberg and LSEG’s M&A and capital markets league tables included:

LSEG | Global Capital Markets | Q1 2026

U.S. Straight Debt Excluding ABS & MBS – Issuer Legal Advisor (Number of Deals)

#15 Ranked Firm (Tied)

U.S. Straight Debt Including ABS & MBS – Issuer Legal Advisor (Number of Deals)

#18 Ranked Firm

U.S. Debt, Equity & Equity-Related – Issuer Legal Advisor (Number of Deals)

#19 Ranked Firm (Tied)

U.S. Straight Debt Excluding ABS & MBS – Issuer Legal Advisor (Based on Proceeds)

#25 Ranked Firm

Bloomberg | Capital Markets League Tables | Q1 2026

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

#1 Ranked Firm

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

#6 Ranked Firm

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

#18 Ranked Firm

Consistently recognized as a top-tier practice, Troutman Pepper Locke’s corporate attorneys regularly handle strategic deals for Fortune 100 corporations and middle market transactions for private equity clients. 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.

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.