Globally, the hierarchy for guidance in mergers and acquisitions is respected. In 2009, the U.S. Jones Day has recorded the highest number of cases, according to news site finanaci?res Wansquare. The British Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Linklaters are close behind in second and third.
In Europe, Freshfields took the lead law firms, both in amount and number of deals advised. The former leader Linklaters earned second place in both categories.
For the French market, Cocorico! The French Gide Loyrette Nouel is spawning the second place, behind the British Linklaters and the U.S. to Jones Day.