Troutman Pepper Locke Maintains Strong Top 15 Standing for Q1 US M&A Activity

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke kicked off 2026 with solid results in LSEG’s Q1 global league table rankings, sustaining its position as a top 15 firm for U.S. mid-market and small-cap M&A and maintaining a top 25 ranking for U.S. deals completed and announced.

“Our consistent year-over-year rankings are a direct result of the long-term relationships we’ve built with our clients and our team’s reliable judgment, strong execution, and deep understanding of the deal landscape,” said David Ghegan, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Corporate Practice Group. “We view this recognition as a validation of our results-oriented approach and the value we strive to deliver in every transaction.”

LSEG | Global Mid-Market Legal Advisory Review | Q1 2026

U.S. Target Mid-Market

#15 ranked firm

LSEG | Global M&A Small-Cap Legal Advisory | Q1 2026

U.S. Target Small-Cap

#13 ranked firm

LSEG | Global Legal Advisory Review | Q1 2026

U.S. Target Completed AG2 – Based on Number of Deals

#21 ranked firm

U.S. Target Announced AE2 – Based on Number of Deals

#21 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.

• Corporate
• Mergers + Acquisitions
• Private Equity