Barabino & Partners leads the Mergermarket PR Advisors 2023 ranking, securing the #1 position in Italy by deal count and #2 by deal value. The firm advised on 94 transactions, acting as a qualified communications advisor for deals worth over $8 billion.
The firm’s leadership extends across Europe, where Barabino & Partners climbed the rankings to #5 with 102 deals, gaining one position from the previous year. This achievement is particularly significant as it places the firm at the forefront of the European communications landscape, traditionally dominated by global players.
Further strengthening its international reach, Barabino & Partners is also ranked in the Top 10 Global by deal count, maintaining its #9 position with 105 transactions worth over $9.1 billion. The firm also holds key positions in individual markets, including Ireland, France, Spain, as well as the Americas, U.S., Asia Pacific, and Asia. This global presence reflects the firm’s commitment to telling the stories of international projects led by Made in Italy champions.
Luca Barabino, CEO of Barabino & Partners, commented:
“We are proud of our results and our leadership in the Italian, European, and global rankings. Being a market leader in Italy while maintaining a strong presence abroad is a great achievement. Our ability to effectively communicate the excellence of Italian companies, both domestically and internationally, is reflected in Mergermarket’s annual ranking. We are the only Italian group with a direct international presence, supported by a team of over 140 highly qualified professionals. With these distinctive strengths, we look to the future with optimism, ready to seize new opportunities and position ourselves as a leading partner for companies looking to communicate their growth strategies.”
Published today by Mergermarket, an independent global authority specializing in M&A data and analysis, the 2023 ranking highlights Barabino & Partners’ continued success in advising on major financial transactions for both Italian and international clients. With over 140 professionals, eight offices across Italy and abroad, and approximately €22 million in revenue as of December 31, 2022, Barabino & Partners remains the only Italian corporate communications consultancy with a direct international footprint.
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