HCR ranked 1st in the UK for M&A deals, according to Experian’s H1 MarketIQ report

Experian has today released its MarketIQ H1 2024 report for M&A deal volumes and HCR Law is ranked 1st in the UK.

Following on from the H1 report in 2023, HCR has ranked higher this year across three of its regions including London (1st), East of England (1st), and in Wales (2nd).

According to Experian, this first half of 2024 is characterised by an up-turn in high value deals, as the economic outlook begins to slowly improve.

Speaking about the new rankings, Richard Wilkey, Head of Corporate at HCR said, “The new rankings reflect the trends that we’ve seen across the team over the first half of this year – we’re seeing clients take advantage of growth opportunities which is resulting in deals at a higher value. There is absolutely still a lot of confidence in the M&A market – that hasn’t faltered.”

The full rankings for HCR in H1 2024 are:

• United Kingdom – 1st
• London – 5th
• South East – 1st
• South West – 1st
• East of England – 1st
• Midlands – 1st
• Wales – 2nd

These results come just shortly after the firm was shortlisted as a finalist for the HealthInvestor (transactional) and EducationInvestor (to deal making) awards and as Advisory Firm of the Year at the Business Leader awards earlier this year.