Surge in mergers is expected in legal sector
Survey shows merger talks have rarely reached finish line
Nearly three in four of the top law firms are expecting a surge in mergers and acquisitions in the legal sector next year, a new study has found.
Half of the country’s top 20 law firms surveyed – and a quarter of all solicitors’ practices – approached other firms with a view to a potential merger or acquisition over the last 12 months, according to research completed by Amárach for accountancy firm Smith ...