News & Events
News & Events
Another Busy Year For Law Firm Deals But What’s Left To Snatch Up?
Legal consulting firms Altman Weil Inc. and Fairfax Associates have issued reports on the state of the law firm merger market in 2016.
Partner Compensation Systems to Support Strategic Growth and Profitability
Us Law Firms Get Taste For Cross Border Mergers
Arise in the number of international combinations – with London firms featuring strongly – was largely responsible for the increase in mergers involving US firms in 2016, according to figures published today.
Law Firm Mergers Experienced Significant Growth In 2016
Law firm mergers in 2016 were up significantly when compared to 2015, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates, led by an uptick in cross-border mergers.
Merging Law Firms: Why Deals Fail Or Underperform
As shown by the impending merger between Arnold & Porter LLP and Kaye Scholer LLP announced Nov. 10, consolidation in the legal industry remains a popular strategy among firms looking to boost revenue and acquire new clients.
Mergers: Evaluating and Aligning Partner Compensation Approaches
The Association of Partnership Practitioners, London, UK, November 2016
The merger market picks up: after CMS, could Q4 usher in a spate of law firm tie-ups?
The law firm merger front was quiet in the third quarter of 2016, but a spate of combinations announced within the past week suggests the end of the year is likely bring an upturn in merger news.
Could Fourth Quarter Usher In A Spate Of Big Firm Combinations?
Fairfax merger data cited, The American Lawyer, AmLaw Daily, October 17, 2016 I’ve been exploring the relevance of Porter’s Five Forces in recent blog posts. One of those forces – Threat of Substitutes – has the potential to be a disruptor for the legal...
Lawyers Go to Austin, Texas for Business, Stay for the Lifestyle
“Another draw for Austin is geography, Smith said. Texas has multiple business centers, and to be effective, many firms decide they need multiple offices, such as one in Dallas and another in Austin.”
Pandemic Not Changing Biz Basics For Mid-Law Overseas
Kristin Stark is quoted on international firm presence: “In order for an international presence to be successful for any firm… the international presence has to be driven by a particular practice or the firm’s client base…”
The Art of the Big Law Counteroffer: How Firms Are Fighting Rainmaker Attrition
Kristin Stark is quoted on associate moves and firm counteroffers: “Kristin Stark… said most Big Law firms are not naïve to that reality… ‘Firms aren’t doing these counteroffers because…’ “
As War for Talent Rages, Law Firms Consider How to Disengage
Kristin Stark is quoted: “Kristin Stark… said some firms have already been looking at hiring more staff attorneys who want to work at a slower pace, with different expectations than a traditional, partner-track associate, for less money…”
