Goldman Sachs widened its lead in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory market across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) during the first half of 2026, securing its largest share of the regional market in nearly a decade, according to LSEG data reviewed by Reuters.
The surge came amid a sharp revival in dealmaking activity across the region. Total announced M&A transactions in EMEA reached $676 billion during the January-June period, more than double the level recorded a year earlier and the highest first-half total in 19 years. The rebound has been supported by a more favourable regulatory environment and improving corporate confidence, Reuters reported.
