Who We Are
Founded in 1985 in Europe under the name of "M&A International", Oaklins has grown over the past 40 years into the world's most experienced
mid-market M&A advisor, with over 850 professionals and dedicated industry teams operating from 60 offices in more than 45 countries.

Each year, Oaklins successfully completes more than 220 cross-border M&A transactions, consistently ranking among the top positions in
the Global M&A League Tables alongside the world's leading investment banks and global bulge brackets.

Recognized as Korea's leading independent M&A advisory firm, KR&Partners serves as Oaklins' exclusive member firm in Korea, collaborating
seamlessly with Oaklins' global network to share cross-border M&A market intelligence and to execute cross-border M&A transactions with precision.
2024 Global M&A League Table
Rank Financial Advisor Deal Count Value
1PricewaterhouseCoopers69280,596
2Deloitte59050,409
3KPMG Corporate Finance49353,154
4Houlihan Lokey43370,030
5JP Morgan411826,872
6Goldman Sachs & Co395940,835
7Rothschild & Co366125,326
8Morgan Stanley318717,188
9Bank of America308574,336
10Ernst & Young29455,165
11Jefferies284250,007
12Lazard244204,224
13Oaklins2417,784
14UBS Investment Bank213314,196
15Lincoln International20623,355
16Citi203609,678
17BDO International19612,067
18Benchmark Int.18043
19Evercore178332,158
20Barclays170316,280
2023 Global M&A League Table
Rank Financial Advisor Deal Count Value
1PricewaterhouseCoopers657763,766
2Deloitte59958,772
3KPMG Corporate Finance47660,271
4Houlihan Lokey40146,020
5Rothschild & Co347174,555
6Ernst & Young33030,166
7Goldman Sachs & Co3281,011,454
8JP Morgan326825,723
9Morgan Stanley277773,868
10UBS Investment Bank262444,304
11Bank of America255653,602
12Oaklins22212,120
13Lazard219167,194
14Jefferies218223,796
15Lincoln International21715,610
16Citi195532,803
17Evercore180274,297
18Piper Sandler & Co17258,441
19BDO International1687,169
20Benchmark Int.156119
2022 Global M&A League Table
Rank Financial Advisor Deal Count Value
1PricewaterhouseCoopers79576,086
2Deloitte78075,714
3KPMG Corporate Finance627113,154
4Ernst & Young49493,631
5Rothschild & Co473347,274
6Goldman Sachs & Co4131,300,779
7Houlihan Lokey40567,627
8JP Morgan374891,762
9Bank of America325748,645
10Morgan Stanley317864,427
11UBS Investment Bank302401,977
12BDO International2994,698
13Lazard265333,686
14Jefferies258206,585
15Lincoln International25812,817
16Oaklins2299,931
17Citi222680,312
18Barclays210488,334
19Stifel18151,990
20Piper Sandler & Co17340,810
Source: Mergermarket
Mid-Market M&A Specialists
Oaklins is the world's most experienced and the largest mid-market M&A advisory network, focusing exclusively on delivering tailored solutions that address the unique characteristics and needs of clients in this segment unlike large investment banks and global bulge brackets. With a deep understanding of the mid-market cross-border M&A landscape and a proven track record across diverse transaction types, Oaklins offers unmatched expertise and deal know-how in every engagement.
Global Network for Collaboration
Oaklins operates as a unified One Team System, seamlessly connecting 60 offices across 45 countries worldwide. We possess exceptional capabilities
to execute a wide range of cross-border M&A transactions, including the sale of domestic companies to overseas buyers, inbound investments from
foreign investors, and acquisitions or investments in overseas companies by domestic clients.
From A to Z
Oaklins serves as a total solution provider, offering end-to-end M&A advisory services from initial deal sourcing through final negotiations and deal
closing. This comprehensive approach allows us to navigate the challenges of cross-border M&A transactions — such as language barriers, cultural
differences and complex deal structures — and consistently deliver successful outcomes for our clients.
Oaklins Global Map

EUROPE AND MIDDLE EAST

  • Austria, Vienna
  • Belgium, Brussels
  • Bulgaria, Sofia
  • Croatia, Zagreb
  • Cyprus, Nicosia
  • Czech Republic, Prague
  • Denmark, Copenhagen
  • Estonia, Tallinn
  • Finland, Helsinki
  • France, Nantes
  • France, Paris
  • France, Lyon
  • France, Toulouse
  • Germany, Frankfurt
  • Germany, Hamburg
  • Ireland, Dublin
  • Israel, Tel Aviv
  • Italy, Milan
  • Latvia, Riga
  • Lithuania, Vilnius
  • Netherlands, Amsterdam
  • Norway, Oslo
  • Poland, Warsaw
  • Portugal, Lisbon
  • Romania, Bucharest
  • Slovakia, Bratislava
  • Slovenia, Ljubljana
  • Spain, Madrid
  • Sweden, Stockholm
  • Switzerland, Basel
  • Switzerland, Bern
  • Switzerland, Zurich
  • Turkey, Istanbul
  • United Kingdom, Bristol
  • United Kingdom, Cambridge
  • United Kingdom, Edinburgh
  • United Kingdom, London
  • United Kingdom, Newcastle

AMERICAS

  • Argentina, Buenos Aires
  • Brazil, São Paulo
  • Canada, Montreal
  • Canada, Toronto
  • Chile, Santiago
  • Colombia, Bogotá
  • Mexico, Mexico City
  • Peru, Lima
  • United States, Atlanta
  • United States, Boston
  • United States, Dallas
  • United States, Irvine
  • United States, Jacksonville
  • United States, Los Angeles
  • United States, New York
  • United States, Savannah

AFRICA

  • Morocco, Casablanca
  • South Africa, Johannesburg

ASIA PACIFIC

  • Australia, Melbourne
  • Australia, Sydney
  • India, Mumbai
  • Singapore, Singapore
  • Japan, Tokyo
  • Korea, Seoul