July 29, 2026
Willkie has earned eight No. 1 rankings and multiple top-five rankings in the Octus and 9Fin EMEA restructuring league tables for the first half of 2026, continuing the Firm's strong first-quarter results and underscoring its achievements as a leading international restructuring practice.
Octus EMEA Restructuring Rankings:
#1 - New Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (Q2)
#1 - New Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (H1)
#1 - Closed Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (Q2)
#1 - Closed Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (H1)
#1 - Germany – New Large Cap Mandates by deal count (H1)
#1 - Germany – New Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (H1)
#1 - France – New Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (H1)
#2 - Germany – New Large Cap Mandates by deal volume (H1)
#3 - UK – New Large Cap Mandates by deal volume (H1)
#4 - New Large Cap Mandates by deal count (H1)
#4 - UK – New Large Cap Mandates by deal count (H1)
#6 - New Large Cap Mandates by deal volume (H1)
9Fin European Restructuring & LME law firm league tables:
#1 - DACH – Completed engagements (Q2)
#2 - New engagements (H1)
#2 - DACH – New engagements (Q2)
#5 - Completed engagements (H1)
Willkie's Restructuring practice comprises a global team of integrated U.S. and European restructuring professionals delivering hands-on, results-driven experience to clients navigating distressed situations. We represent a broad spectrum of clients across the U.S. and Europe, including the UK & Ireland, France, and Germany.
Octus EMEA Restructuring Rankings:
#1 - New Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (Q2)
#1 - New Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (H1)
#1 - Closed Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (Q2)
#1 - Closed Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (H1)
#1 - Germany – New Large Cap Mandates by deal count (H1)
#1 - Germany – New Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (H1)
#1 - France – New Mid-Market Mandates by deal count (H1)
#2 - Germany – New Large Cap Mandates by deal volume (H1)
#3 - UK – New Large Cap Mandates by deal volume (H1)
#4 - New Large Cap Mandates by deal count (H1)
#4 - UK – New Large Cap Mandates by deal count (H1)
#6 - New Large Cap Mandates by deal volume (H1)
9Fin European Restructuring & LME law firm league tables:
#1 - DACH – Completed engagements (Q2)
#2 - New engagements (H1)
#2 - DACH – New engagements (Q2)
#5 - Completed engagements (H1)
Willkie's Restructuring practice comprises a global team of integrated U.S. and European restructuring professionals delivering hands-on, results-driven experience to clients navigating distressed situations. We represent a broad spectrum of clients across the U.S. and Europe, including the UK & Ireland, France, and Germany.