K3 Advisory Group ranked No.1 in Europe in latest LSEG Q1 2026 report
K3 Advisory Group has begun 2026 by securing the No.1 ranking in Europe in the latest London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Global M&A Mid-Market Financial Advisory rankings.
The result marks a significant step forward for the Group, which has moved up from second place in 2025 to lead the European mid-market advisory landscape in Q1 2026.
K3 Advisory Group, of which KBS Corporate is part of the business sales division, recently rebranded from K3 Capital Group. The rankings highlight growth across key regions and a strengthening international presence.
The Q1 2026 results highlight a period of sustained performance:
- #1 in Europe, rising from 2nd place in 2025
- #1 in the UK, maintaining a long-standing market-leading position
- #3 globally, up from 4th place for the same period last year
During the first quarter of 2026, the Group completed 68 deals, significantly ahead of its nearest European competitor, which recorded 52 qualifying transactions. This level of activity underlines the Group’s ability to deliver transactions at pace while maintaining quality across a broad range of sectors.
Reaching No.1 in Europe marks a significant step in the Group’s development. It underlines the strength of its mid-market offering and its ability to support business owners across multiple geographies.
With a clear leadership position in both Europe and the UK, and continued progression globally, K3 Advisory Group is well positioned for the year ahead.
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