News & Events

News & Events

Law Firm Mergers Decline in the First Half of 2020

The number of law firm mergers in the first half of 2020 is down from the same period in 2019, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates. The second quarter typically sees a low number of mergers, and 2020 followed historical trends.
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A Robust Year for Law Firm Mergers in 2019

Law firm mergers experienced a solid year of growth in 2019 according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates. Based on our role advising a number of the larger mergers completed in 2019 as well as mergers announced for 2020, we continue to see ongoing interest among firms in strategic growth and a desire to build depth and scale.
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Law Firm Mergers Skewing Smaller in 2019

Law firm mergers through the third quarter were down compared to last year, but still higher than the historical average, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
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Of Counsel interviews Lisa Smith

Recently, Of Counsel, a legal practice and management publication, held an interview with highly regarded Fairfax Associates principal, Lisa Smith. For three and a half decades at a few of the nation’s most prestigious consulting firms, Smith has helped regional,...

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