Corporate Finance Advisory Market Global Report 2026

The corporate finance advisory market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.57 billion in 2025 to $5.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing globalization of business operations, rising corporate expansion activities, growing adoption of mergers and acquisitions strategies, increasing demand for professional valuation services, and rising need for financial restructuring support.

The corporate finance advisory market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.52 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for cross-border investment advisory services, growing focus on shareholder value enhancement strategies, rising adoption of technology-enabled financial advisory processes, increasing need for sustainable capital planning, and expanding demand from startups and small businesses for growth financing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of data-driven financial decision-making platforms, growing demand for specialized advisory services among emerging businesses, rising focus on integrated financial planning and strategic capital allocation, increasing preference for outsourced corporate finance expertise, and growing demand for real-time financial performance monitoring solutions.

The rise in cross-border transactions is expected to drive the growth of the corporate finance advisory market in the coming years. Cross-border transactions refer to financial deals, including mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, and investments, executed between parties domiciled in different countries across distinct regulatory, currency, and legal jurisdictions. The rise in cross-border transactions is driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce, which enables consumers and businesses to buy and sell goods and services globally with greater ease and frequency. Corporate finance advisory supports cross-border transactions by providing strategic guidance, valuation expertise, and deal structuring that enables companies to navigate regulatory, financial, and cultural complexities across international markets. For instance, in May 2026, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a Switzerland-based financial institution, the volume of cross-border P2P transactions surged significantly, increasing from 1,000 transactions in 2023 to 239,000 in 2024. Therefore, the rise in cross-border transactions is driving the growth of the corporate finance advisory market.

Major companies operating in the corporate finance advisory market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as advanced data analytics for valuation and due diligence, to improve decision-making accuracy, reduce transaction risks, and enhance deal efficiency in mergers and acquisitions and capital-raising activities. Advanced data analytics for valuation and due diligence refers to the use of statistical models, AI, and large datasets to accurately assess a company’s financial value and identify risks, inconsistencies, or opportunities during investment or mergers and acquisitions evaluations. For instance, in September 2025, REDW Advisors and CPAs, a US-based professional services firm, launched dedicated corporate finance and transaction advisory services practices focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising advisory, strategic deal execution, and financial due diligence. The new service lines are designed to support clients through complex financial events, including company sales, acquisitions, and restructuring processes, by providing structured financial analysis, negotiation support, and risk evaluation. Additionally, the initiative strengthens the firm’s ability to provide specialized expertise through industry veterans, enabling businesses to improve deal outcomes, reduce transactional risks, and enhance strategic financial planning across critical corporate events.

In May 2026, Haysmacintyre LLP, a UK-based chartered accountancy and tax advisory firm, acquired Green Square for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, HaysMac aimed to strengthen its corporate finance advisory capabilities, expand its integrated transaction advisory offering, and better support growth-focused businesses through complex transactions and long-term value creation. Green Square Associates Limited is a UK-based company specializing in corporate finance and advisory services, with a focus on mergers, acquisitions, and deal lifecycle support.

Major companies operating in the corporate finance advisory market are Accenture Public Limited Company, Bank of America Corporation, Barclays PLC, Citigroup Inc., Centerview Partners LLC, Deutsche Bank AG, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, Ernst & Young Global Limited, Evercore Inc., Houlihan Lokey Inc., Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., KPMG International Limited, Lazard Inc., Macquarie Group Limited, Moelis & Company, Morgan Stanley, Perella Weinberg Partners LP, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, PJT Partners Inc., Rothschild & Co SCA, The Boston Consulting Group Inc., The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., UBS Group AG.

North America was the dominant region in the corporate finance advisory market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the corporate finance advisory market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the corporate finance advisory market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The corporate finance advisory market includes revenues earned by entities through private equity advisory, debt advisory, corporate governance advisory, and strategic financial planning advisory. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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