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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.
First Quarter Law Firm Mergers In-line with Recent Trends but Numbers Expected to Decline
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.
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.
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.
Law Firm Mergers Quieter After Active First Quarter
The number of law firm mergers in the first half of 2019 is down from the same period in 2018, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
Law Firm Mergers in First Quarter 2019 are Outpacing Prior Years
Law firm mergers in the first quarter of 2019 were higher than merger activity in the same period last year, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates..
Another Record-breaking Year for Law Firm Mergers in 2018
Law firm mergers experienced another year of record-breaking growth in 2018 according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
Law Firm Mergers Continuing Strong Upward Trend – New Record Set
The number of law firm mergers in the first half of 2018 is up from the same period in 2017, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates. An active market in Texas and cross-border combinations were key drivers of the heightened activity in the second quarter.
Mergers Pick Up in Q2
(Updated 4.1.22) It was a surprisingly quiet quarter for law firm mergers, despite several mergers announced in 2021 becoming effective in Q1 of 2022, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
First quarter law firm mergers below historical averages
(Updated 4.1.22) It was a surprisingly quiet quarter for law firm mergers, despite several mergers announced in 2021 becoming effective in Q1 of 2022, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
Law firm mergers steady between 2020 and 2021 but below historic averages
Law firm merger activity remained steady in 2021 relative to 2020, but well below historic averages, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
Law Firm Mergers Increase in Third Quarter, But Still Lag Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Law firm merger activity rebounded in the third quarter of 2021, but still lags pre-pandemic numbers, according to the merger research team at Fairfax Associates.
