Europe Direct Lending Legal Advisors League Tables H1'26

European direct lending demonstrated strong resilience in the first half of 2026, reaching 494 total deals—a 4% year-over-year increase—and finishing Q2 with 258 completed deals.

Octus tracked and analyzed H1 2026 legal advisory mandates across the European private credit landscape. Access the full report to explore complete league tables, segment breakdowns, and counterparty representation trends.

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• Overall Firm Rankings: The top legal advisors by total deal volume and market share across Europe.

• Mid-Market vs. Large-Cap: Complete leaderboards broken down by deal size segments

• Lender vs. Borrower Counsel: Key breakdowns identifying the leading advisors for direct lenders and private equity sponsors.

• M&A Buyout Activity: Specific rankings for firms advising on M&A-related private credit financing.