Yahoo Finance·2025-10-14 12:52Core Insights - Goldman Sachs has emerged as the leading financial adviser in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) based on deal value, advising on transactions totaling $432.3 billion during Q1-Q3 2025 [1] - Houlihan Lokey has led in deal volume, advising on 240 deals, significantly outpacing its competitors [2] - JP Morgan closely followed Goldman Sachs in deal value, advising on $426.8 billion worth of transactions and 79 billion-dollar deals [3][4] Deal Value - Goldman Sachs advised on 84 billion-dollar deals worth approximately $419 billion, while JP Morgan advised on 79 billion-dollar deals valued at around $411 billion [3] - Other notable advisers include Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Bank of America, with deal values of $389 billion, $273.7 billion, and $256.5 billion, respectively [4] Deal Volume - In terms of deal volume, JP Morgan ranked second with 161 deals, followed closely by Goldman Sachs with 159 deals [4] - Rothschild & Co and Ernst & Young also contributed significantly, advising on 121 and 118 deals, respectively [4] Data Source and Methodology - GlobalData's league tables are based on real-time tracking of various reliable sources, including company and advisory firm websites, with a dedicated team of analysts monitoring these sources for in-depth deal details [5]