Linklater and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer are at the top of the list when it comes to the European M&A markets up to now in 2009. Freshfields takes 1st place in terms of value by making 105 deals totaling $127.9bn (£80bn) in Europe. Linklaters beats all in terms of volume (and is 2nd by value).The firm worked on 116 deals worth $111.4bn (£70bn).European M&A deals have reached a six-year low.

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