LLYC strengthens its position among the ten most active PR advisors in the global M&A market

LLYC closed 2025 by consolidating its position among the top 10 PR advisors globally in M&A transactions. The firm ranks 9th worldwide by deal volume, having advised on 122 transactions with a combined value of USD 77.135 billion. Based on deal value, the consultancy ranks 14th globally.

Among the most significant transactions of the year are Deutsche Börse’s offer to acquire Allfunds (EUR 5.3 billion), Banco Sabadell’s sale of TSB (GBP 2.65 billion) in the context of the hostile takeover bid launched by BBVA, JD.com’s takeover bid for Ceconomy, owner of MediaMarkt and Saturn (EUR 2.2 billion), Neinor Homes’ takeover bid for Aedas Homes (EUR 958 million), Naver’s acquisition of Wallapop (EUR 600 million), the sale of a 50% stake in ACS Digital & Energy to GIP, Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of Digital Aviation Solutions (Boeing) (USD 10.55 billion), and the closing of Clearlake’s investment in ModMed (USD 5.3 billion).

These transactions demonstrate LLYC’s expertise across all types of M&A processes, supporting buyers, sellers, and target companies in defending their interests within corporate transactions. LLYC’s team combines its unique experience in M&A operations with its capabilities in Corporate Affairs and Marketing to help clients define and execute integrated solutions that support their objectives.

The consultancy’s strong global performance is underpinned by its international footprint and a strategy of sustained growth in key markets. In the United States, LLYC ranks 11th by deal volume and 15th by deal value, consolidating its position in one of the world’s most competitive markets.

Mergermarket’s league tables also recognize the firm’s leadership across its main operating geographies. In Europe, LLYC ranks Top 15 by volume (12th) and value (11th), having advised on 68 transactions totaling USD 46.353 billion. In the Americas, the firm is also ranked Top 15 among the most active advisors, both by volume (11th) and value (15th), with 72 transactions and an aggregate value of USD 43.184 billion.

Luis Guerricagoitia, Partner and Senior Director of Financial Communications at LLYC: “Today, M&A transactions are subject to much greater scrutiny. It is no longer enough to convince the market; the success of a transaction also depends on the ability to navigate regulatory processes that are increasingly technical, prolonged, and shaped by the political environment. In this context, communication with the market, regulators, and any other stakeholder with the capacity to influence the transaction is inseparable. At LLYC, we provide that additional layer of analysis and intelligence that enables companies to understand the ecosystem of influence surrounding decision-makers, building a robust defense of the transaction that ensures its viability.”

International leadership of FGS Global, LLYC’s partner

It is also worth highlighting the role of FGS Global, the international strategic communications consultancy with which LLYC maintains an alliance and collaborates regularly on cross-border M&A transactions. According to Mergermarket’s official league tables, FGS Global closed 2025 as the world’s leading M&A advisor, ranking first globally by announced deal volume, with a total of 527 transactions and an aggregate value of USD 1,148.835 billion.