Flurry of Law Firms Pursue Merger Talks, Driven by Rising Talent Costs, Expenses
The legal industry’s dealmaking machine is revving into overdrive, with a cascade of Am Law 100 firms diving into merger negotiations this fall—fueled by skyrocketing salaries for top talent and the relentless squeeze of operational expenses. As one consultant quipped, “It’s survival of the biggest: Firms are merging not just to grow, but to afford … Read more