Rothschild & Co was the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial adviser in the retail sector during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 by both value and volume, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.

An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that Rothschild & Co achieved the leading position having advised on three deals worth $1.4 billion.

Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Rothschild & Co’s ranking by volume improved from the fourth position in Q1 2025 to the top position in Q1 2026, even though there was a drop in the total number of deals advised by it. Moreover, in value ranking chart, it was the only adviser to surpass $1 billion in total deal value during Q1 2026.”

JPMorgan occupied the second position in terms of value, by advising on a deal worth $600 million, followed by Dave Cantin Group with $500 million, whereas Goldman Sachs and Jefferies jointly occupied the fourth position with each of them advising on a deal worth $450 million.

Meanwhile, Haig Partners occupied the second position in terms of volume with three deals, followed by Performance Brokerage Services with three deals whereas China Galaxy Securities, Grant Thornton, KPMG and Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions jointly occupied the fourth position by advising on two deals each.