Slaughter and May has bounced back to first place in the U.K. M&A rankings, winning roles on most of the biggest-ticket M&A deals in Q1 2024, as activity in across U.K. and Europe shows hints of recovery.

In the first quarter adviser rankings from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Slaughters shot up the table from 17th place in Q1 2023 to first position. The firm also performed well in the European rankings, jumping from 54th to 4th place.