Linklaters has climbed to the top of the global and Asia-Pacific M&A rankings by value for the first half of this year, with roles on a string of high-profile deals, putting the firm comfortably ahead of its nearest rivals.

Research carried out by Legal Week data partner Mergermarket shows Linklaters advised on the greatest value of global M&A deals over the six-month period ending June 30, with the firm acting on 121 deals with a combined value of $380.8 billion.