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June 10, 2021
George Nemphos of Nemphos Braue
Podcast: The founding member of law firm Nemphos Braue shares his thoughts on the activity he’s seeing, deals he’s been closing for clients, and what’s different from the deals that got done in 2019 and early 2020....
By Dustin S. Klein
June 12, 2020
Howard & Howard’s Dan Cotter: Don’t Wait To Make A Business Interruption Claim
Many companies will be taking a harder look at their business interruption and disaster recovery insurance coverage in the wake of COVID-19, says Dan Cotter, an attorney with Howard & Howard....
By Dustin S. Klein & Mark Scott
May 29, 2020
Tucker Ellis Advises Eagle Specialty Materials In Acquisition Of Wyoming Mining Assets
Tucker Ellis LLP partners Chris Hewitt and Jayne Juvan represented Eagle Specialty Materials LLC in its purchase of the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr thermal coal mines located in the Powder River Basin in Campbell County, Wyoming, from Contura Energy Inc. and Blackjewel LLC....
By SBN Staff
May 20, 2020
Babst Calland’s Chris Farmakis: The deal picture should be clearer by summer
While deals are still getting done, many have been pushed backed. However, we likely won't know until summer whether those delayed transactions come back to life, says Babst Calland's Chris Farmakis....
By Dustin S. Klein and Jayne Gest
May 15, 2020
Ice Miller’s Michael Jordan and Rob Ouellette: M&A and business in a turbulent market
Are deals dead? Ice Miller Partner Rob Ouellette says “no,” but they have taken on a different look. Ouellette and Ice Miller Managing Partner Michael Jordan share their thoughts on M&A and other issues C-suite executives are dealing with during the COVID-19 crisis....
By Dustin S. Klein and Jayne Gest
May 7, 2020
Tucker Ellis’s Brian M. O’Neill: The Future Of Dealmaking Post-Pandemic Will Need Time To Take Shape
As Ohio seeks to reopen its economy in the coming weeks, a significant number of businesses will face a daunting challenge to simply reopen their doors to customers, says Brian M. O’Neill, a partner at Tucker Ellis....
By Dustin S. Klein & Mark Scott
April 24, 2020
Metz Lewis’ John Lewis: Caution is the new normal
John Lewis expects employers to remain cautious in terms of deal activity, long-term commitments and employee compensation during this unprecedented time....
By Dustin S. Klein and Jayne Gest
April 23, 2020
KJK’s Jon J. Pinney: The Deal Market Will Recover, But Big Changes Are Likely
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing to life doomsday scenarios that even seasoned dealmakers like Jon J. Pinney dismissed as the stuff of Hollywood....
By Dustin S. Klein & Mark Scott
January 27, 2020
Cohen & Grigsby sale to Denton finalized
Dentons has completed its combination of Pittsburgh-headquartered Cohen & Grigsby and Indianapolis-based Bingham Greenebaum with Dentons US, which launches the first step in forming a national law firm in the United States....
By Jayne Gest
January 23, 2020
Seeley Law Office Merges Into Buckley King
The deal is expected to provide Seeley’s client base with a broader range of legal services, as well as enhance Buckley King’s service offerings to clients....
By Mark Scott
January 16, 2020
Andrew J. Goldberg: Why A ‘Pre-Mortem’ Is A Useful Tool In Dealmaking
When you think about everything that can go wrong in a deal, it gives you a better chance at doing it right, says Andrew J. Goldberg....
By Mark Scott
January 15, 2020
Report: Duane Morris explores merger with Satterlee Stephens
Philadelphia-based law firm Duane Morris is reportedly discussing a merger with New York law firm Satterlee Stephens, according to Law.com....
By Adam Burroughs
January 13, 2020
Merger set between Pepper Hamilton, Troutman Sanders
The new law firm, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, or “Troutman Pepper,” will have 1,100 attorneys in 23 offices across the country....
By Adam Burroughs
January 2, 2020
Christie & Young joins Burns White
The 13 attorneys and 12 support staff from Philadelphia-based Christie & Young PC have joined the Pittsburgh firm Burns White LLC. This expands Burns White’s reach in the Philadelphia metropolitan area and should enhance the firm’s already robust health care and professional liability practice areas....
By Jayne Gest
December 19, 2019
Bellefield Systems sold to Aderant
Law firm software provider Aderant has acquired Sewickley-based Bellefield Systems, a software company that helps lawyers recover more billable time and grow revenue. The acquisition is a continuation of the Atlanta company’s commitment to cloud solutions for law firms and the growing market for compliance with outside counsel guidelines....
By Jayne Gest
December 3, 2019
Kaufman & Co. To Join Ulmer & Berne
In addition to Kaufman & Co.’s 10 attorneys, Ulmer will also gain the firm’s New York and Washington D.C. offices, giving it seven office locations across the Midwest, East Coast, and Florida....
By Mark Scott
October 28, 2019
Walter | Haverfield buys Cleveland, Columbus law firms
Cleveland-based law firm Walter | Haverfield has acquired Hurtuk & Daroff Co., LLP, a Cleveland real estate and finance law firm with a nationwide practice and wide-ranging client base. Separately, Walter | Haverfield purchased Nardone Limited, a tax planning and business services law firm headquartered in Columbus....
By Jayne Gest
October 7, 2019
Dawson & Associates sold to Cincinnati firm
Dawson & Associates LLC, a workers’ compensation boutique firm, has been acquired by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. The move doubles Dinsmore’s workers’ compensation group in the Columbus area. Dinsmore now has 79 total attorneys in Columbus, and the firm is already the seventh-largest in the city....
By Jayne Gest
October 7, 2019
Cohen & Grigsby to combine with Dentons US, Bingham Greenebaum
Dentons US, Bingham Greenebaum and Cohen & Grigsby have proposed a combination and new partnership, with the goal of building national law firm capable of serving clients from coast to coast as well as around the world. The transaction would make it the 10th largest law firm in the U.S....
By Jayne Gest
October 7, 2019
LegalSifter raises $1.2M seed round
LegalSifter Inc. raised $1.20 million of Seed 1C funding from undisclosed investors on Oct. 2, 2019, according to PitchBook, putting the company’s post-money valuation at $16.2 million....
By Jayne Gest
September 18, 2019
NextChapter sold to Fastcase
Fastcase, a Washington D.C. legal publisher, has acquired NextChapter, the Columbus startup that creates cloud-based bankruptcy software for attorneys and paralegals. Fastcase plans to invest in NextChapter to create products that integrate legal research, dockets and news, for bankruptcy and beyond....
By Jayne Gest
August 30, 2019
Taft Agrees To Merger Deal With Briggs And Morgan
Taft Stettinius & Hollister has agreed to merge with Briggs and Morgan, creating a firm under the Taft name of more than 600 lawyers spanning 12 offices across the U.S. The merger will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020....
By Mark Scott
June 5, 2019
Houston law firm merges into Babst Calland
Babst Calland is merging in attorneys of The Chambers Law Firm of Houston and opening a new office to better serve the oil and gas industry....
By Jayne Gest
March 28, 2019
4 reasons you need an M&A lawyer
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, dealmaking involves sharing some of your company’s most confidential information with the other side. Ulmer & Berne’s Howard Groedel explains how experienced legal counsel can guide you through the M&A process....
By Mark Scott
