All articles by Shivam Mishra
Shivam Mishra
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Alston & Bird top H1 2025 financial services M&A legal advisory list
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz advised on deals worth $54.3bn, securing the top position in terms of value.
Evercore and Houlihan Lokey lead H1 2025 financial services M&A financial advisory rankings
The analysis shows that Evercore led by value, advising on $38.6bn worth of deals, while Houlihan Lokey led by volume, advising on 25 deals.
Jefferies, Mizuho, and Morgan Stanley top M&A value in South & Central America in H1 2025
Jefferies, Mizuho Financial Group, and Morgan Stanley each advised on a deal worth $9bn.
UBS, Rand Merchant Bank lead financial adviser M&A rankings in MEA for H1 2025
UBS topped by value, with $1.6bn in advised deals, while Rand Merchant Bank led by volume, with four deals to its credit.
A&O Shearman and White & Case lead M&A legal advisory in Middle East & Africa in H1 2025
A&O Shearman secured its top position by advising on deals worth $2.8bn, and in terms of volume, White & Case led with eight deals.
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FCA fines Barclays $56m for financial crime risk management failings
The fine covers two cases: Barclays Bank UK’s handling of WealthTek and Barclays Bank’s dealings with Stunt & Co.
European Commission challenges Spain’s BBVA-Sabadell merger block
According to the EC, Spain’s actions contravene European Union rules, potentially impacting the region’s banking consolidation efforts.
Unicredit increases Commerzbank stake to 20% through derivatives
The move positions UniCredit as the largest shareholder of Commerzbank, surpassing the German government.
South African fintech Lesaka to buy Bank Zero in digital banking push
Bank Zero, founded in 2018, provides an app-driven platform for retail and commercial banking services.
DXC and Thought Machine partner to accelerate banking modernisation
The joint solution addresses challenges faced by small to midsize banks, such as complex vendor landscapes and legacy systems.