Top M&A Advisers in South & Central America in H1 2025 Revealed

Jefferies, Mizuho, and Morgan Stanley led mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by value in South & Central America in H1 2025, each advising on a $9bn deal. Citi led in terms of deal volume, advising on three deals. Bank of America ranked fourth by value with a $4bn deal, while Citi secured $2.5bn worth of deals. UBS, Lazard, and Rothschild & Co advised on three deals each, and JP Morgan completed the top-five list with two deals.

In the first half of 2025, Jefferies, Mizuho Financial Group, and Morgan Stanley emerged as the top financial advisers in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector in South & Central America, each advising on deals worth $9bn. This significant achievement is highlighted in the latest league table by GlobalData [1].

The top three firms secured their positions by advising on a single deal, the $9bn Brookfield-Colonial Enterprises transaction, which significantly boosted their value rankings. Despite advising on only one deal each, Jefferies, Mizuho, and Morgan Stanley led the pack by value, demonstrating their expertise and influence in the region.

Meanwhile, Citi led in terms of deal volume, advising on three deals during the same period. Bank of America ranked fourth by value, advising on a $4bn deal. Citi also secured $2.5bn worth of deals, showcasing its strong presence in both value and volume metrics. UBS, Lazard, and Rothschild & Co advised on three deals each, while JP Morgan completed the top-five list with two deals.

GlobalData's league tables are based on real-time tracking of thousands of company and advisory firm websites, ensuring the data's accuracy and robustness. The company also seeks submissions of deals from leading advisers to enhance the reliability of its data.

References:
[1] https://www.privatebankerinternational.com/news/south-central-america-top-legal-advisers-h1-2025/
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jefferies-mizuho-morgan-stanley-top-114018660.html