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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,...
Law Firm Mergers Steady in First Half, with Activity on the Horizon
Law firm mergers in the first half of 2021 were consistent with last year’s numbers, but there are signs of an increase in activity in the second half, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
First Quarter Law Firm Mergers Focused on Smaller Combinations
It was a quieter first quarter for law firm mergers versus last year’s pre-pandemic numbers, and the focus continues to be on smaller combinations, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
Law Firm Mergers Impacted by Covid-19 in 2020 but Expected to Rebound in 2021
Law firm merger activity was significantly down in 2020, which saw the fewest mergers since 2010, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates. In 2020, Fairfax Associates tracked 41 completed mergers (meaning the effective date of the merger occurred during 2020), with nine occurring in the fourth quarter.
Responding to Growth Pressures: Best Practices for Evaluating Merger
Hear from Fairfax consultants about the impact of the pandemic on firm performance and profitability
Law Firm Mergers Still Down for 2020 at the Close of the Third Quarter
Law firm merger activity continues to slow amid the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of law firm mergers in the first three quarters of 2020 is down from the same period in 2019, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
Don’t lose sight of strategy: Making progress in a challenging year
In times of macro-economic and market uncertainty, it is tempting to focus attention principally on business resilience measures.
Law Firm Mergers Decline in the First Half of 2020
Cross-border and large firm mergers increased in 2023
Law firm merger activity increased slightly in 2023 relative to 2022, with increased activity in cross-border and large firm mergers, according to findings from the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
Law Firm Mergers Have a California Focus in Q3
Fairfax Associates tracked 11 completed mergers in the third quarter of 2023 (meaning the effective date of the merger occurred during Q3 2023), bringing the total completed mergers for the first three quarters of the year to 41.
Mergers Pick Up in Q2
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 Up in First Quarter of 2023
A flurry of merger activity at the start of the new year kicked off a strong quarter for law firm mergers, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
