Law firm mergers on pace for potential record year
It’s shaping up to be another record year for law firm mergers and acquisitions.
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Wells Fargo’s partial tax victory may spur billions in refunds
Wells Fargo & Co. got less than it wanted in a federal tax-refund lawsuit, yet the bank’s partial victory may spur billions of dollars in similar refund claims from companies that have done repeated mergers and acquisitions, tax lawyers say.
Staples, Office Depot scrap merger after judge blocks deal
Staples and Office Depot said Tuesday they are scrapping their planned $6.3 billion merger after a federal judge blocked the deal, saying the government had made the case that the combination would likely hurt competition in office supplies.
2015 record-breaking year for law firm combinations
The 91 law firm combinations announced in the United States last year is the highest annual total recorded by Altman Weil MergerLine, which has been compiling this data for nine years.
Heft not enough to justify insurer deals, top DOJ lawyer says
Health companies saying they need to consolidate to preserve their heft when negotiating with service providers isn’t enough to justify mergers, a top U.S. antitrust enforcer said Friday in comments that could hint at the Justice Department’s thinking on two major health insurance deals.
Activists don’t shy from the largest companies, survey reveals
Shareholder activism continued to intensify during the spring 2015 proxy season. More companies were the targets of activist campaigns and were forced to engage with shareholders, according to a survey by Shearman & Sterling LLP.
Record pace for US law firm combinations continues
Law firm mergers show no signs of abating. That’s the takeaway from a report from legal consultant Altman Weil Inc., which tracks the number of combinations — both large and small – among firms.
Indiana Supreme Court agrees to hear Zionsville merger case
The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving Zionsville’s ability to merge with Perry Township.
Merger fever strikes
The handful of Hoosier law firms that combined during the last two years highlight a pair of emerging trends of interest to those who watch law firm merger and acquisition activity.
Law firm mergers and acquisitions hit record in first half of 2015
In another active year of law firm mergers and acquisitions, Indiana attorneys’ offices are, so far, remaining on the sidelines.
Firm mergers down slightly in 2014
Eighty-two law firm combinations were announced last year in the United States, a 7 percent decline from 2013’s 88 mergers, according to Altman Weil Inc.
Bingham Greenebaum Doll celebrates influential century
Longtime lawyers say the firm’s legacy positions it for more growth.
Evansville’s Rudolph Fine merges with Jackson Kelly
A 20-lawyer firm in Evansville announced its merger with one of the nation’s 250 largest law firms effective July 1.
Firm restructures for growth
The quest for expansion at Bingham Greenebaum Doll and other large firms in Indianapolis may signal more mergers.
Small law firm acquisitions drive record year in mergers
Law firm combinations were up 47 percent in 2013, which is the highest number of combinations recorded in the seven years that Altman Weil MergerLine has been compiling data, the organization announced Wednesday.
Midwest firms are forgoing headquarters
The recent Taft merger shows that expansion leads to a shrinking of traditional “home office” roles.
Record-breaking year for law firm mergers
This summer, Altman Weil Inc. predicted 2013 could be a record year for law firm mergers and acquisitions. Turns out, the legal consulting company was correct: 78 law firm mergers have occurred this year, taking down the previous record of 70 mergers and acquisitions in one year.
Taft announces merger, enters Chicago market
The Midwest legal firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP will enter its largest market, announcing Tuesday its merger with a 70-lawyer Chicago firm.
Fort Wayne law firms merge, growing Carson Boxberger
The Fort Wayne law firms of Carson Boxberger LLP and Federoff Kuchmay LLP have merged, growing Carson Boxberger from a staff of 24 to 27 attorneys. The merger was effective Sept. 1.
Historic law firm and young upstart merge in southern Indiana
Two law firms in New Albany are joining together to form a 14-attorney office with expanded practice areas.