De Brauw has been ranked second among legal advisers in Europe for company-side engagements in Bloomberg’s H1 2025 Global Activism league tables. These rankings include financial, legal and investor-relations advisers, as well as proxy solicitors that support either companies or activists during activist or major M&A related campaigns. In H1 2025, Bloomberg reviewed 385 activist campaigns globally, involving activist stakes worth USD 40.5 billion.

“European companies are navigating an increasingly complex environment where shareholder activism intersects with evolving regulatory expectations, heightened investor scrutiny and global uncertainties” says Arne Grimme, head of the Corporate M&A practice at De Brauw. Our second-place ranking reflects De Brauw’s leading role in advising companies on high-stakes activist matters. As the needs of companies continue to evolve, we remain committed to helping clients navigate this challenging environment.”

De Brauw achieved its second-place ranking based on the number of campaigns advised and the market capitalisation of the companies represented.