Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom led the market in European M&A in the first half of 2024, with its involvement in announced deals valued at $83.6 billion.

Data provided by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) shows the value of announced deals targeting Europe reached a two-year high in the first half of this year, while the volume of deals hit a two-year low.