Biglaw's Merger Market Is Heating Up - And More Firms Are Willing To Talk - Above the Law
Multiple Am Law firms are openly signaling willingness to consider mergers and acquisitions, marking a cultural shift from viewing deal discussions as admissions of weakness.
10 Companies That Went Downhill After Being Acquired
Corporate acquisitions often disrupt the qualities that made acquired brands successful, leading to customer loss and diminished relevance despite initial optimistic promises.
Huge Merger Causing A Lot Of Separation - See Also - Above the Law
Major legal institutions face retention, reputational, recruitment, accountability, and free-speech challenges across firms, courts, DOJ, and law schools.
How Your M&A Deal Could Go Sideways Even After Closing
Clear, specific working capital definitions, aligned incentives, and neutral arbitration prevent costly post-closing disputes and preserve relationships.
Real estate M&A shifts to local as national firms slow acquisitions
2026 will see continued consolidation in national real estate via selective large acquisitions, increased local M&A, and aggressive Market Center consolidation by well-capitalized firms.
The dos and don'ts of the M&A rulebook for agencies
M&A activity favors agencies that grew during COVID-19, with buyers seeking scalable, digitally capable firms and increased interest in APAC independents.