Increase in law firm merger activity in Q1, reports Fairfax Associates
Law firm merger activity increased in the first quarter of 2025 versus the same quarter last year, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
Cross-border and large firm mergers continue on pace in 2024
Law firm merger activity held steady in 2024 with consistent levels of cross-border and large firm activity, according to findings from the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
Law Firm Mergers Steady in Q3 with More Activity on the Horizon
Fairfax Associates tracked 11 completed mergers in the third quarter of 2024 (meaning the effective date of the merger occurred during Q3 2024), bringing the total completed mergers for the first three quarters of the year to 41. This puts 2024 on pace with 2023, which also saw 41 mergers through the first three quarters.
Law firm mergers up year-to-date
Law firm mergers are up year-to-date in 2023 compared to 2022, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
Law firm mergers increase in Q1
Merger activity in the first quarter of 2024 increased over the same quarter in 2023, with activity focused on small and midsize mergers.
