Global Markets: Goldman Sachs tightens grip on EMEA M&A advisory as dealmaking hits 19-year high

Goldman Sachs strengthened its lead in EMEA M&A advisory, capturing 44% of total deal value across 111 transactions in the first half of 2026, up from 42% a year earlier. Total announced EMEA M&A reached $676 billion during January-June, more than double the prior-year level and the strongest first-half since 2007. JPMorgan advised on 99 deals (35% share), while marquee transactions included Unilever's approximately $45 billion food business sale to McCormick and TK Elevators' $34 billion combination with Kone.