Scott Simpson, a partner at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom who masterminded steel group Arcelor's defence during its takeover by Mittal Steel, has been named the top mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Europe for the third year in a row.
Simpson topped the table compiled by data provider Mergermarket, after advising on announced deals in Europe worth £120.3bn (€178.6bn).