Already Robust Law Firm Merger Activity To Reach ‘Higher Level’ In 2025
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While the level of merger activity in 2024 is likely to be on par or slightly ahead of last year, the pipeline of announced mergers, as well as ongoing merger discussions, indicates a higher level of activity for 2025.
— An excerpt from the Fairfax Associates quarterly merger report, which noted that tie-ups in 2024 are currently “on pace with 2023, which also saw 41 mergers through the first three quarters.” The stage has already been set for an active 2025, with mergers between Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord; Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca; and Taft Stettinius & Hollister and Sherman & Howard set to go live once the new year begins.
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