Taft completes merger with Morris, Manning & Martin
Taft said the combination creates an Am Law 100 firm with 25 offices nationwide and projected revenues exceeding $1 billion.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Lawyers see rise in nonprofit mergers in Indiana and nationally
At a time of rising costs and uncertain federal funding, more and more nonprofit organizations have either merged or are considering a merger to expand their services and strengthen the efficiency of their operations.
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If approved, Terre Haute hospital merger would be the last under state law
The merger is now being reviewed for a second time by the state’s health department, but it will be the last merger considered under the certificate of public advantage process.
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Accounting firm mergers take off in Indiana, with more expected in 2025
Accounting firm mergers and acquisitions in central Indiana have reached what one Indianapolis attorney called an “unprecedented pace,” and he and other attorneys expect 2025 to continue this year’s trend of consolidation and new deals.
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Many dealmakers in Indiana and across the nation expect a robust 2025
In a national survey of 200 senior executives and dealmaking advisers, 70% said they expect a stronger U.S. merger and acquisition landscape in the next 12 months.
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How the regulatory outlook affects the fight for Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner’s board is urging shareholders to back the deal it struck with Netflix to sell its studio and streaming business for $72 billion. Meanwhile, Skydance-owned Paramount is moving forward with its hostile $77.9 billion bid for a full takeover of the company
M&A activity gaining steam heading into 2026, Indiana attorneys say
Some attorneys and other market observers expect 2026 will shape up to be a strong year for mergers and acquisitions, based on recent upward trends driven by private equity activity and lower interest rates.
The Closer: A Q&A with Dentons’ Bill Kaiser
As 2025 winds down, Kaiser said he’s expecting more movement in the merger & acquisition market as more money flows to make deals possible.
Warner Bros recommends investors reject Paramount’s offer in favor of Netflix’s
The Warner board said in a letter to shareholders on Wednesday that Paramount’s “inferior” offer carried “significant risks and costs,” in large part because it relies heavily on borrowed money.
Nonprofit mergers rising in Indiana and nationally
In the Hoosier state, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has been one of the nonprofits with the most M&A activity in recent years, including two major deals announced in 2025.
Terre Haute hospital merger to move forward after state approval
The Indiana Department of Health is giving the green light for the merger of Terre Haute-based Union Health and Terre Haute Regional Hospital with its approval of a Certificate of Public Advantage, or COPA, application.
Zimmer Biomet deal reflects strong medtech M&A activity, attorneys and analysts say
J.P. Morgan reported in May that the first quarter of 2025 and fourth quarter of 2024 showed the highest acquisition activity in medtech since the first quarter of 2022.
The Closer: A Q&A with Leslie Smith, an M&A attorney at Dentons
Along with the need to close deals and satisfy clients, Smith said the most important lesson she’s learned so far is to maintain kindness in corporate law.
New Trump executive order could mark shift in M&A antitrust enforcement
Some attorneys think there could be a pivot towards more traditional antitrust enforcement practices on M&A deals and a little more breathing room for negotiations with regulatory agencies.
Taft announces merger with Morris, Manning & Martin, boosts presence in Atlanta, Washington D.C. markets
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP continues to grow, with the firm announcing Monday that it will merge with the firm Morris, Manning & Martin in December.
First half of 2025 creates uneven experience for M&A attorneys
The volume of new deals often depended on what industry was involved and its exposure to tariffs.
The Closer: A Q&A with Corben Lee, senior associate at Krieg DeVault
Corben Lee, a senior associate at Krieg DeVault in Indianapolis, has 10 years of experience practicing law and plenty of advice for attorneys looking to make their way into merger and acquisition work.
Taft finalizes merger with Florida litigation boutique
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP announced Monday it has completed a merger with a Florida-based litigation boutique.
ESOP attorneys see steady work, more M&A deals
Deals involving employee stock ownership plans have become more desirable in recent years, with ESOP-owned companies representing a growing market opportunity.
The Closer: A Q&A with Matthew Levy of Faegre Drinker
Find out how he became involved in M&A work, what advice he has for aspiring M&A attorneys, and what sectors he thinks are heating up and cooling down in M&A this year.
Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of U.S. Steel after sealing national security pact
U.S. Steel has major operations in Gary and Portage. Nippon has several subsidiaries in Indiana, including Nippon Steel Pipe America in Seymour, Suzuki Garphyttan Corp. in South Bend, and Nippon Steel & Sumikin in Shelbyville.
US government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, officials say
Combining Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel would create the world’s 3rd largest steel producer. Both companies have a significant presence in Indiana.
Tariffs create uncertainty for M&A activity
Attorney Ralph Caruso said he hasn’t seen any deals abandoned because of the fear of tariffs and their economic impact, but more of a pausing effect and a “wait-and-see” attitude.
The Closer: A Q&A with Stacia Buechler, partner at Taft
Stacia Buechler, a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, says that people don’t always realize how merger and acquisition work takes several different forms apart from the deal itself.