Barclays Tops Q1 2026 Financial Services M&A Adviser Rankings
In Q1 2026, Barclays topped the financial services M&A adviser rankings, followed by Houlihan Lokey in second place. Rankings reflect firms’ performance on announced deal value in the quarter, driven by major bank consolidations and fintech transactions.
1. Q1 2026 Adviser Rankings
Barclays claimed the top spot in the Q1 2026 financial services M&A adviser rankings, with Houlihan Lokey securing second place. The rankings, based on announced deal value, were driven by bank consolidation and fintech sector transactions that dominated advisory mandates in the quarter.