Sidley Austin vs Latham & Watkins

Sidley Austin

Law firm

Deals
7
2025
5
2026 YTD
2
Disclosed value
A$6.5bn
Latham & Watkins

Law firm

Deals
6
2025
2
2026 YTD
4
Disclosed value
A$9.2bn

League table positions

League table ranks of Sidley Austin and Latham & Watkins
Table 2026 YTD2025
Sidley AustinLatham & WatkinsSidley AustinLatham & Watkins
M&A legal advisers #19 (1) #7 (4) #22 (1) #42 (1)
M&A legal advisers, completed – #31 (1) #17 (2) –

Rank as each table opens, with the deal count in brackets. The higher rank in each pair is in teal.

Sidley Austin: top sectors

  • Technology2 deals
  • Industrials2 deals
  • Health care2 deals
  • Telecommunications and media1 deal

Latham & Watkins: top sectors

  • Health care2 deals
  • Energy2 deals
  • Consumer staples2 deals

Deals they shared

Across the table · 1

Advising opposite sides

On the same side · 0

Advising the same party or side

None.