Key facts
- Goldman Sachs led EMEA M&A advisory in the first half of 2026.
- Goldman Sachs captured its largest market share in EMEA M&A advisory in nearly a decade.
- Regional dealmaking in EMEA more than doubled from the previous year.
- Regional dealmaking in EMEA reached a 19-year high.
- The period covered is the first half of 2026.
Goldman Sachs has emerged as the leading advisor for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region during the first half of 2026. The firm secured its largest market share in this advisory capacity in nearly a decade. This achievement coincides with a significant surge in regional dealmaking, which more than doubled from the previous year. The overall volume of M&A transactions reached a 19-year high, signaling a robust recovery and increased strategic activity within the corporate landscape of EMEA. The heightened M&A advisory work for Goldman Sachs suggests a strong demand for strategic financial guidance as companies navigate a period of accelerated transaction activity. This trend points to a renewed confidence among businesses in pursuing growth and consolidation opportunities through mergers and acquisitions.