White & Case and Kirkland top legal advisers in power sector in Q1-Q3 2025

Core Insights - White & Case and Kirkland & Ellis are the leading legal advisers in the power sector for M&A activities during Q1 to Q3 2025, with White & Case leading in deal value and Kirkland & Ellis leading in deal volume [1][2] Group 1: Performance Metrics - White & Case advised on deals worth $45.7 billion, securing the top position in the value table [1] - Kirkland & Ellis led in volume with a total of 26 deals, while also ranking second in value with $45.3 billion [3][4] - Both firms showed year-on-year improvement in deal volume and value, indicating a strong performance in the sector [3] Group 2: Notable Deals - Both firms were involved in significant transactions, including a $16.4 billion acquisition of Calpine by Constellation Energy, showcasing their capability in handling high-value deals [3] Group 3: Rankings and Competitors - Following White & Case and Kirkland & Ellis in the value rankings were Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher with $35.7 billion and Latham & Watkins with $24 billion [3] - In terms of deal volume, White & Case was second with 23 deals, while CMS also had 23 deals but ranked third due to lower cumulative value [4]