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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.
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.
Texas and Cross-Border Activity Driving Mergers
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.
Law Firm Mergers Continue at a Strong Pace in 2018
Law firm mergers in the first quarter of 2018 were nearly as high as merger activity in the same period last year, and already look strong for the balance of 2018, 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.
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.