M&A and Strategic Advisory
Consistently one of the world’s most active M&A advisers, with an exceptional track record across all roles and transaction types
Global Advisory
The global independent adviser
We help our clients to define and achieve their M&A, strategic and financing goals with the best possible results, whatever their objectives and wherever they are.
We have the coverage and resource of the largest integrated banks while delivering tailored, expert advice, investing time in understanding our clients and building long-term, trusted relationships that look beyond any single transaction.
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Our services
Debt Advisory and Restructuring
Helping our clients obtain the best possible debt products, structure and terms and execute even the most complex restructuring plans
Global Markets Solutions
Comprehensive advisory services across listed equity, private investment, shareholder engagement and investor intelligence
Sustainability: supporting clients through their transition
Considering environmental, social and governance related risks and opportunities for our clients is an integral part to our tailored advice.
We have a track-record in advising on sustainability-related financing as part of our Debt Advisory services. Our Investor Advisory services provide an expert perspective on ESG strategy and investor engagement, incl. ESG ratings. And our sector specialists are well-equipped to help clients navigate transition to the low carbon economy, benefitting from a market-leading track record in the renewables sector.
Geopolitical Advisory
Elevated geopolitical risk is a growing challenge for companies, sponsors and investors. For Boards it is increasingly impacting strategic decision making on capital allocation, managing global supply chains and engaging with investors.
Our Geopolitical Advisory team provides clients with insights and perspectives to navigate complex risks of an increasingly multi-polar world, a shifting political and regulatory landscape, a race for natural resources and the energy transition. Geopolitical Advisory is chaired by Lord Mark Sedwill, the former UK Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser, and brings together a network of Rothschild & Co experts, sector teams, Sovereign Advisory and Redburn Atlantic.
Our approach
Understanding our clients is key
Building trusted relationships with our clients has been at the heart of Rothschild & Co’s ethos for more than 200 years. The success of this approach is proven by significant repeat business and partnerships that span decades.
Global scale
We believe in the importance of local market knowledge and being on-the-ground to assist our clients, wherever they are or wherever their business takes them. We then share insight across our network to build unparalleled sector and market knowledge. With teams in over 40 countries, we cover all markets.
Trusted by every type of client
Our sector specialists cover every industry and we advise every size of corporate client, from fundraising for growth companies, through mid-market expertise, to many of the world’s largest multinational companies. We support the mid-market through dedicated teams in the UK (Arrowpoint Advisory) and in France and Brazil (Transaction R&Co) .
We have unrivalled experience of advising financial sponsors and understanding their objectives. We are the adviser of choice to sovereigns and state-owned enterprises. Being family-controlled ourselves with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, no one better understands the challenges faced by family and founder shareholders and investors.
Throughout our 200-year history we have combined a tradition of trust and discretion with a drive to be at the forefront of innovation. Learn more about our business
Latest news
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Geopolitics Blog: Christmas Season: Reasons to be cheerful
Insights
In our latest geopolitical blog, Mark Sedwill, Chair of Geopolitical Advisory at Rothschild & Co offers his reflections on six strategic reasons for Christmas confidence.
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Growth Equity Update
Insights
This is the latest Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. 52% of the $63.4bn raised by the US growth equity market in Q4, up 31% yoy, was for AI companies. Datacentres, defence and crypto made strong showings. In this edition we look at the rise of the prediction marketplaces, Polymarket and Kalshi. Polymarket’s $2bn November raise at an $8bn valuation was up from $1.2bn in January. Kalshi’s valuation was $2bn in June and $11bn in November. We predict what’s ahead for them in 2026.
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Global Advisory: Rothschild & Co Redburn Review - December 2025
Insights
Rothschild & Co Redburn have shared their final review of 2025, where they discuss all these questions, and more.
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