Global Advisory
The global independent adviser
We help our clients reach their goals through the design and execution of strategic M&A and financing solutions.
We provide independent, expert financial advice to sovereign wealth funds and governments, large and mid-sized corporations, financial sponsors, families and entrepreneurs.
We advise on more transactions than any other adviser and on many of the largest, transformational and industry-defining transactions across M&A and Capital Markets.
Avenue of the Americas in New York, the site of our North American headquarters for over years
What makes us different
Advice only
Our advice is objective and impartial. We invest time in understanding our clients and in building long-term, trusted relationships that look beyond any single transaction.
Global scale, local breadth
Our network of specialists on the ground in 47 countries, and the volume of transactions we work on, provide us with the scale, reach and market knowledge to deliver effective solutions for our clients, worldwide and across borders.
Sector and market knowledge
We provide our clients with a deep knowledge of the dynamics of every sector and unrivalled insight on capital markets. This is enabled through the shared perspectives of our specialists and senior advisers across global markets.
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Services
M&A and Strategic Advisory
We are the world’s most active M&A adviser. We help our clients to identify the best possible opportunities for acquisitions, disposals or strategic partnerships. We tailor strategy and timing to achieve the best possible results, drawing on our Investor Advisory services and established geopolitical expertise.
We advise on transactions across the value range, including many of the world’s largest, and we are the leader in medium-sized deals.
Debt Advisory and Restructuring
We are the world’s leading independent debt and restructuring adviser. We help our clients to access financial markets and gain the best possible terms. Our Debt Advisory and Restructuring teams provide strategic capital structure advice to deliver optimum capital raising, refinancing and restructuring solutions.
We advise on an unrivalled volume of financing transactions in our core markets, greater than any single financing counterparty. Our track record includes many of the world’s most complex and transformational assignments.
Equity Markets Solutions
We are the world’s first and leading equity adviser. Equity Markets Solutions is a full-service offering encompassing public and private market solutions. We have an unrivalled track record of delivering successful results and hold strong relationships with public and private markets. We have an unparalleled global footprint and deeper resources than any other independent equity adviser. Redburn Atlantic is the Equity Capital Markets execution arm of Rothschild & Co, offering US and European equity research, trade execution and capital markets services.
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Global Advisory — highlights of
In , we had our third-best year by revenue, beating which previously held that position.
We continued to be the sole European bank ranked among the top 10 globally by revenue1.
We ranked first by number of completed transactions globally for the second consecutive year. In Europe, we advised on more M&A transactions than any of our competitors, a position we have held for 20 consecutive years2.
We advised on many of the largest and transformational deals globally. Our position as the leading adviser in large, complex cross-border situations is underpinned by our global scale and network of relationships with key decision-makers. We ranked first by number of completed cross-border transactions2, representing more than 50% of our total activity.
We remain the world’s leading debt and restructuring adviser, with clients continuing to engage us on large and complex restructuring assignments. We further strengthened our position as one of the world’s leading equity advisers by adding Redburn Atlantic, an equity capital markets execution business, to our Equity Markets Solutions services.
1. Source: company filings
2. Source: LSEG
Growth of business
Middle East
In 2024, we opened a new office in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to strengthen our local presence in the Middle East. This strategic move highlights our commitment to strengthening client relationships and providing exceptional advisory and financial services in one of the world's most dynamic and evolving markets.
Capital Solutions
Clients are increasingly seeking capital solutions. Our comprehensive Equity Markets Solutions business responds to this need by providing a unique offering, going beyond traditional advisory. Our innovative Capital Solutions offering blends bulge-bracket expertise with agility and focus.
We combine our world-leading capital markets expertise – spanning equity and debt - with a unique Investor Advisory offering that provides insights into market sentiment, stakeholder engagement and strategic positioning. Redburn Atlantic further strengthens our proposition with a research-led equities platform, delivering deep markets insights and investor intelligence.
Sovereign Advisory
In 2024, our Sovereign Advisory offering continued to deliver innovative financial solutions, helping governments navigate complex economic and geopolitical challenges. Supported by our Geopolitical Advisory expertise, we provided tailored strategies that addressed each country’s unique needs.
In Ukraine, we played a pivotal role in restructuring sovereign debt, ensuring financial stability amid ongoing uncertainty. In Sri Lanka, we designed and introduced innovative financial instruments to streamline negotiations and accelerate economic recovery. In The Bahamas, we structured a groundbreaking Debt-for-Nature Swap, securing long-term financial and environmental benefits.
Beyond restructuring, we support sovereigns in securing sustainable financing, optimising debt portfolios, and designing innovative instruments that balance economic growth with fiscal responsibility. Whether helping governments respond to crises, attract investment, or implement long-term reforms, we remain a trusted partner in sovereign finance.
Our expertise, combined with deep geopolitical insights, enables us to drive transformative solutions for nations worldwide.
Industry Awards: Euromoney Awards for Excellence
Western Europe’s Best Bank for Advisory for the second consecutive year
Industry Awards: GlobalCapital Awards
Best Debt Advisory Firm for Corporates for the second consecutive year
Industry Awards: IFR Awards
Bank for Governments of the Year
Selected transactions
We advised ADQ on its US$2.5bn 144A - RegS dual-tranche inaugural bond issuance. This significant transaction allows ADQ to effectively access international debt capital markets, diversify its funding sources, and establish a yield curve in line with its peers in the Middle East.
We advised Paramount Global on its change-in-control agreement with Skydance Media, valuing Paramount Global at approximately US$28.1bn. This landmark transaction is the result of ongoing advice on financing, capital structure, and strategic alternatives for the company.
We provided financial advice and Redburn Atlantic acted as Joint Bookrunner on CVC’s €2.3bn IPO on the Euronext. We advised on launch timing, pricing, sizing, and allocation strategy, ensuring strong engagement with key accounts and investors. The successful listing of our long-term client demonstrates collaborative efforts across our Equity Markets Solutions teams.
We advised the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders in connection with Sri Lanka’s US$15bn international sovereign bond restructuring. We advised on a restructuring agreement designed to comply with the debt sustainability targets set by the IMF. The implementation of the agreement is set to support and restore Sri Lanka’s public debt sustainability.
We advised Coca-Cola Consolidated on its US$3.1bn share repurchase and concurrent US$3.2bn debt raise. This is our 4th transaction with Coca-Cola Consolidated and is the result of assisting the company and its shareholders in evaluating opportunities for value creation. The transaction further highlights our unrivalled experience across the wider Coca-Cola bottling system, having advised on 18 successful mandates to date.
We advised Atos on its €4.9bn debt restructuring and €1.75bn new money raise. We managed and coordinated a complex, multi-dimensional process involving counterparties across seven facilities. We assisted in negotiating all financial aspects, overseeing company communication, and evaluating offers received from potential New Money providers.
We advised AviAlliance, GIC and CDPQ on its €4.3bn sale of Budapest Airport to the Government of Hungary and VINCI Airports. The transaction highlights Rothschild & Co’s role as trusted adviser to Budapest Airport, building on our 11 successfully completed debt financing mandates in the last 10 years.
We advised Retina Consultants of America, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners on its US$5.1bn sale to Cencora. This transaction strengthens Rothschild & Co’s global track record within healthcare services. It marks a significant achievement for Webster Equity Partners and reinforces our long-term relationship, advising on our third mandate in four years.
