An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that Sullivan & Cromwell achieved the leading position in terms of value by advising on $105.7 billion worth of deals. Meanwhile, Alston & Bird led in terms of volume by advising on a total of 58 deals.

Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Sullivan & Cromwell was among the only two advisers to surpass the $100 billion-mark in total deal value during 2025. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz missed the top spot by a whisker and held the second position having advised on deals worth $104.8 billion. While Sullivan & Cromwell advised on 17 billion-dollar deals* during the year, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz advised on 14 billion-dollar deals.

“Alston & Bird that led the league table in terms of volume was closely followed by Kirkland & Ellis with 54 deals.”

Cravath Swaine & Moore occupied the third position in terms of value, by advising on $58.9 billion worth of deals, followed by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom with $50.5 billion and Latham & Watkins with $49.7 billion.

Meanwhile, Kirkland & Ellis occupied the second position in terms of volume with 54 deals, followed by Latham & Watkins with 47 deals, White & Case with 45 deals and Sullivan & Cromwell with 38 deals.

*Deals valued ≥ $1 billion

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An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that Morgan Stanley achieved the leading position in terms of value by advising on $89.7 billion worth of deals. Meanwhile, Piper Sandler led in terms of volume by advising on a total of 53 deals.

Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Morgan Stanley was also the top adviser by value in 2024 and outpaced its peers by a significant margin in this metric last year as well. The global investment bank advised on 19 billion-dollar deals* that also included a mega deal valued more than $10 billion. It is notable that these 19 deals collectively were worth more than 87 billion. The involvement in these big-ticket deals helped it to maintain the significant lead in terms of value. In addition, Morgan Stanley occupied the fourth position by volume in 2025.

“Meanwhile, Piper Sandler led by volume but faced closed competition from Stifel/KBW for the top spot by this metric.  Stifel/KBW occupied the second position in terms of volume with 50 deals.”

Houlihan Lokey occupied the third position in terms of volume with 44 deals, followed by Morgan Stanley with 43 deals and Goldman Sachs with 40 deals.

Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs occupied the second position in terms of value, by advising on $67.1 billion worth of deals, followed by JPMorgan with $66.7 billion, Evercore with $55.3 billion and Barclays with $41.8 billion.

*Deals valued ≥ $1 billion

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Online advocates commonly cite benefits including improved digestive health and sustained energy, alongside broader interest in long-term gut health. At the same time, the growing uptake of GLP-1 weight-loss injections is prompting more consumers to seek nutrient-dense foods high in protein and fiber to support their dietary needs. With Tiktok and Instagram driving interest in fiber-forward recipes and high fiber ingredient ideas, UK brands and retailers have an innovation opportunity in the ready meals and snacks sector to appeal to this emerging base of fibermaxxers.

Jessica Butler, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “For time-pressed consumers, clear on-pack cues matter. Shoppers want to see fiber signposted on the front of packs, rather than having to scan the ingredients list. Social media is also amplifying awareness of foods that are naturally high in fiber, shaping what people look for in store. Supermarkets could respond by making these options easier to find and ensuring range innovation keeps pace with this growing demand.”

Gut health takes centre stage for Gen Z and Millennials

GlobalData’s consumer research highlights robust demand for fiber-rich foods, driven in part by rising concerns about gut health, particularly among younger consumers. In GlobalData’s Q1 2025 global consumer survey, gut health has emerged as an everyday wellbeing priority. When asked which health outcomes they are actively working to improve, consumers ranked gut health (42%) alongside mind health/mood (42%) and energy levels (42%), signaling a shift toward day-to-day “feel-good” benefits such as comfort, mood, and vitality. Engagement is especially strong among younger, highly connected audiences: 40% of Gen Z and 45% of Millennials said they are actively trying to improve their gut health. The recently introduced Nutrient Dense range from M&S is designed to help consumers increase their intake of key nutrients including fiber, which could appeal to Gen Z and Millennial fibermaxxers.  

High fiber becomes the new norm

M&S Nutrient Dense range joins a wave of recent UK retailer ready-meal launches, including Morrisons Applied Nutrition and Co-op Good Fuel ranges, which focus on enriching recipes with high fiber content. In Lidl’s retailer-wide fiber strategy announced in January 2025, the company set out plans to increase total fiber tonnage sold by 20% by 2026 and raise wholegrain sales to 25% by 2030. This kind of scaled, supermarket-led approach can help shoppers increase fiber intake through everyday staples. Beyond clear “fiber-rich” labelling, raising fiber levels across a broader range is set to deliver a big impact. Consumers who aren’t actively seeking out high-fiber options or following trends such as fibermaxxing will still benefit all the same through their everyday choices.

Fiber “toppers” tap into active nutrition demand

Fibermaxxing is also expanding beyond mainstream grocery. Holland & Barrett introduced a new range of fiber seed toppers this month, designed to be added onto meals for a quick fiber boost, showing the appeal of easy, add-on formats. The launch also reflects continued momentum in active and holistic nutrition. In GlobalData’s Q3 2025 global consumer survey, when asked how they expect their lifestyle to evolve over the next three months, 23% of Gen Z and 20% of Millennials said they plan to buy sports and active nutrition products more frequently. As younger consumers increasingly maintain or increase spend in active nutrition, simple fiber-led formats such as seed toppers are well positioned to appeal to a growing fibermaxxing demographic.

Butler concludes: “Overall, rising concerns about gut-health and viral online trends, such as fibermaxxing, are making fiber a more sought-after and accessible ingredient. The opportunity for brands and retailers is to respond with appropriate innovation, reformulation to increase fiber content across everyday ranges where needed, and improving on-pack signposting to help consumers reach higher fiber intakes more easily.”

*GlobalData Q1 and Q3 2025 global consumer surveys were conducted with 21,000 respondents across 42 countries

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GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database has revealed that Webber Wentzel achieved the leading position in terms of value by advising on $20 billion worth of deals. Meanwhile, Blake Cassels & Graydon led in terms of volume by advising on a total of 23 deals.          

Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Blake Cassels & Graydon registered an improvement in the total number of deals advised by it in 2025 compared to the previous year. Its ranking by volume improved from fourth to the top position. It also held the fifth position by value in 2025.

“Meanwhile, Webber Wentzel advised on much lesser number of deals but managed to lead by value, driven by big-ticket deals. During 2025, it advised on two billion-dollar deals* that also included a mega deal valued more than $10 billion.”

An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that Latham & Watkins occupied the second position in terms of value, by advising on $19.7 billion worth of deals, followed by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz with $19.1 billion, Torys with $17.8 billion, and Blake Cassels & Graydon with $15.2 billion.

Meanwhile, Cassels Brock & Blackwell occupied the second position in terms of volume with 23 deals, followed by Fasken Martineau DuMoulin with 23 deals, DLA Piper with 12 deals, and McCarthy Tetrault with 11 deals.

*Deals valued more than or equal to $1 billion

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GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database has revealed that RBC Capital Markets achieved the leading position in terms of value by advising on $27.8 billion worth of deals. Meanwhile, BMO Capital Markets led in terms of volume by advising on a total of 16 deals.

Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “BMO Capital Markets was the top adviser by volume in 2024 and retained its leadership position by this metric in 2025 as well. It also held the fifth position by value in 2025.

“Meanwhile, RBC Capital Markets went ahead from occupying the 10^th position by value in 2024 to top the chart by this metric in 2025, as there was more than a five-fold jump in the total value of deals advised by it. Four of the eight deals advised by RBC Capital Markets during 2025 were billion-dollar deals* that also included a mega deal valued more than $10 billion, which helped it secure the top spot.”

An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that Morgan Stanley occupied the second position in terms of value, by advising on $18.5 billion worth of deals, followed by Goldman Sachs with $17.8 billion, Centerview Partners with $17.7 billion, and BMO Capital Markets with $15.6 billion.

Meanwhile, Canaccord Genuity Group occupied the second position in terms of volume with 16 deals, followed by Evans & Evans with nine deals, RBC Capital Markets with eight deals, and CIBC Capital Markets with eight deals.

*Deals valued more than or equal to $1 billion

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An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that Latham & Watkins achieved the leading position having advised on 164 deals worth $370 billion.

Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Latham & Watkins was among the only two advisers with triple-digit deal volume in 2025. Moreover, several of the deals advised by it were big-ticket deals, which helped it secure the top spot by value as well. The American multinational law firm advised on 29 billion-dollar deals* that also included seven mega deals valued more than $10 billion.”

Kirkland & Ellis occupied the second position in terms of volume with 141 deals, followed by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati with 85 deals, CMS with 83 deals and DLA Piper with 81 deals.

Meanwhile, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz occupied the second position in terms of value, by advising on $368.8 billion worth of deals, followed by Cravath Swaine & Moore with $247 billion, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with $216.1 billion and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom with $205.1 billion.*Deals valued ≥ $1 billion

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An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that JPMorgan achieved the leading position in terms of value by advising on $435.5 billion worth of deals. Meanwhile, Houlihan Lokey led in terms of volume by advising on a total of 94 deals.

Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “JPMorgan and Houlihan Lokey were well ahead of others in the league tables by value and volume, respectively. This can be understood from the fact that Evercore occupied the second position in terms of value by advising on $278.1 billion worth of deals, which is around 1.6x less compared to the total value of deals advised by JPMorgan. During 2025, JPMorgan advised on 32 billion-dollar deals* that also included seven mega deals valued at more than $10 billion. These big-ticket deals helped it gain a massive lead in terms of value.

“Meanwhile, Houlihan Lokey just fell short of hitting triple-digit deal volume and was distantly followed by JPMorgan that stood at a distant second by volume with 65 deals.”

Morgan Stanley occupied the third position in terms of value, by advising on $253.4 billion worth of deals, followed by Goldman Sachs with $237.2 billion and Allen & Company with $235.6 billion.

Morgan Stanley also occupied the third position in terms of volume with 59 deals, followed by Goldman Sachs with 49 deals and Evercore with 43 deals.

*Deals valued ≥ $1 billion

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Shreyasee Majumder, Social Media Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Influencer discussion centers on agentic autonomy and orchestration, operational latency, and economic value, with orchestration as the dominant focus as users prioritize tools that independently execute complex multi-step workflows. Sentiment is highly positive toward Claude Code for its sophisticated autonomous loops despite restrictive usage limits, while OpenAI Codex is lauded for its surgical logic despite sluggish performance and robotic interactions. Conversely, Gemini CLI earns praise for its lightning-fast velocity and open-source accessibility, providing a high-speed alternative for managing massive contexts.”

Agentic autonomy and orchestration

Influencers increasingly evaluate these tools based on their capacity to function as autonomous teammates rather than basic scripts. Claude Code currently sets the standard, with developers celebrating its ability to manage sub-agents and execute complex multi-step loops while the human remains out of the loop. In contrast, OpenAI Codex adopts a delegation-first model that influencers find effective for handing off tasks, though it currently lacks the native orchestration features found in Claude. Gemini CLI is praised as a modular alternative that autonomously plans workflows across various cloud services, but some users warn that it can lose coherence during long sessions.

Operational latency (speed)

Influencers identify speed as one of the primary differentiator between these agentic platforms. Claude Code earns praise for its fluid terminal interface, which developers describe as a high-performance system designed for a responsive feel during active coding sessions. In contrast, OpenAI Codex is frequently criticized for its sluggish response times, with high-reasoning modes often resulting in extended wait times that disrupt a developer’s flow. Meanwhile, Gemini CLI is consistently recognized as the leader in raw velocity, with users describing its performance as lightning-fast and significantly quicker than competitors.

Economic value (cost)

Influencers frame Claude Code’s premium plan as a strategic investment that subsidizes heavy token usage, offering immense value compared to standard API costs. Free educational resources further improve accessibility for beginners and non-technical users. OpenAI Codex is favored for its predictable subscription model, which provides a high return for those handling massive industrial projects or long-running tasks. Meanwhile, Gemini CLI is the leading choice for affordability, offering open-source access and efficient tokens that allow broad experimentation without the barrier of expensive premium plans.

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GlobalData’s latest report, “Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis: Epidemiology Forecast to 2034,” reveals that the diagnosed prevalent cases of lupus nephritis (LN) are projected to increase at an AGR of 0.71% from 172,000 in 2024 to 185,000 in 2034.

The US will have the highest number of diagnosed prevalent cases of SLE in the 7MM, with approximately 250,000, whereas Spain will have the fewest diagnosed prevalent cases with approximately 34,000 in 2034.

This distribution is the same for the diagnosed prevalent cases of LN, where the US will also have the highest number of diagnosed prevalent cases of LN in the 7MM, with approximately 56,000, while Spain will have the fewest diagnosed prevalent cases at approximately 11,000.

In 2024, the US accounted for approximately 43% of all diagnosed prevalent cases of SLE in the 7MM due to its large population. In the 5EU, France accounted for the highest number of diagnosed prevalent cases of SLE, with approximately 55,000, and 21% of all 5EU diagnosed prevalent cases of SLE.

In the 7MM, approximately 43% of diagnosed prevalent cases of SLE were diagnosed with complicated (moderate to severe) SLE, and approximately 56% of LN cases were diagnosed as class IV or V severity compared to the 11% of cases diagnosed as class I or II severity.

Ana Fernandez Menjivar, Managing Epidemiologist at GlobalData, says: “Due to a lack of definite clinical symptoms, SLE and LN are difficult to diagnose at earlier stages. A delay in diagnosis creates a significant burden on healthcare systems, as the advanced cases of LN can lead to ESRD, ultimately leading to dialysis and kidney transplantations.”

According to the report, a greater proportion of the diagnosed prevalent cases of SLE in the 7MM were of complicated severity, and among LN cases, the majority presented as class IV and V severity.

Fernandez Menjivar concludes: “Bridging this gap will require greater clinical vigilance, improved use of biomarkers, and broader access to specialist care to enable earlier intervention. From a healthcare and industry perspective, prioritizing early diagnosis pathways and disease-modifying therapies could meaningfully reduce progression to end-stage renal disease, alleviate long-term system costs, and significantly improve patient outcomes over the next decade.”

*7MM: The US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and Japan.

**5EU: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK.

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According to GlobalData estimates, the Indian advanced xEV battery market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.7% over 2026-2030.

Gorantala Sravan Kumar, Associate Project Manager – Automotive at GlobalData, comments: “The government’s push for electric mobility, coupled with increasing consumer awareness and demand for sustainable transportation is expected to drive growth in the Indian traction battery market.”

Recent data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) highlights a significant shift in the market dynamics. While passenger vehicle production has surged by 25.5% year-on-year in 2025, the industry faces a “clean environment” premium, with the costs of exhaust-cleansing and battery-grade minerals escalating rapidly. Platinum, rhodium, and palladium prices have seen unprecedented hikes, with platinum alone increasing by 110% in 2025 compared to the previous year.

The traction battery market, a critical component for EVs, is witnessing a similar trend. The price of cobalt oxide has surged by 209% year-on-year, and refined cobalt has climbed by 146%. Lithium carbonate, essential for rechargeable power cells, has also seen a 10% increase.

Sravan Kumar continues: “Stakeholders in the industry need to focus on securing a stable and low-cost supply of essential minerals and components. Collaborative efforts between the government and industry players to develop local supply chains and reduce dependency on imports will be crucial for sustaining the momentum of the EV transition.”

Sravan Kumar concludes: “The Indian Automotive Component industry is at a crossroads, balancing short-term cost pressures with long-term structural transformation. The surge in commodity and semiconductor costs has already begun to erode margins—especially for EV producers, whose cost exposure is concentrated in batteries and high-tech components.

“While macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical dynamics remain uncertain, and challenges in component sourcing and rising costs, auto component makers and OEMs that act decisively to control material costs, optimize designs, and enhance supply chain resilience may emerge with stronger competitive positioning in the market of 2026 and beyond.”

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