PwC maintains leadership in Global M&A Advisory rankings and emerges as leading consultant in the Baltics

PwC strengthens its leadership in the M&A advisory field, securing the top position in the Baltic and global M&A advisor rankings by total deal count in 2024, according to data compiled by four leading financial and investment industry platforms — Bloomberg, Mergermarket, LSEG, and Dealogic.

The data compiled from the past year shows that PwC has also established itself as the top M&A advisor in the Baltic states. Gerds Ivuškāns, Director of PwC's Deals Department in Latvia, expresses his satisfaction with this achievement, stating:

"This success underlines our team's expertise, strategic approach, and consistent focus on results. Every deal is a unique challenge, and we always prioritize understanding client needs and tailoring solutions to achieve their goals. I want to thank all our clients and partners for their trust and support. We are proud of what we've achieved and will confidently continue to pursue ambitious goals."

According to information from Mergermarket, PwC participated in a total of 727 deals globally in 2024, significantly surpassing the nearest competitor. This result demonstrates high professionalism and the team’s ability to adapt to dynamic changes in the global M&A market.

Global Ranking

2024 2023 Advisor Deal count in 2024
1 1 PricewaterhouseCoopers 727
2 2 Deloitte 623
3 3 KPMG Corporate Finance 492
4 6 Goldman Sachs & Co 430
5 4 Houlihan Lokey 422
6 5 JP Morgan 405
7 7 Rothschild & Co  386
8 9 Morgan Stanley 366
9 10 Bank of America 318
10 8 Ernst & Young 311

Source: Global and Regional M&A Rankings 2024 by Mergermarket; The compiled information from the Mergermarket database, exported on 16.01.2025.

Baltics Ranking

2024 Advisor Deal count in 2024
1 PricewaterhouseCoopers 8
2 Oaklins 6
3 Superia Corporate Finance 5
4 Redgate Capital 3
5 Rothschild & Co 2
6 JP Morgan 2
7 LHV Group AS 2
8 Ernst & Young 2
9 Grant Thornton 2
10 Prudential 2

PwC is a professional services provider offering comprehensive solutions in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) both in the Baltics and globally. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of market dynamics, PwC supports clients at all stages of transactions—from strategic planning and target identification to deal structuring, negotiations, and integration processes. PwC's approach is based on personalized solutions tailored to each client's individual needs, ensuring sustainable results and value in both local and international markets.

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Raimonds Dauksts

Raimonds Dauksts

Director, Head of Advisory, PwC Latvia

Gerds Ivuskans

Gerds Ivuskans

Director, Head of Deals, PwC Latvia

Vita Vilka

Vita Vilka

Senior Manager in Deals, PwC Latvia