Legal Services

M&A Advisory for Middle Market Business Owners

wooden gavel on table The FOCUS Investment Banking Legal Services M&A team is comprised of professionals with a long history of relevant industry experience advising law firms, strategic Investors and private equity firms on acquisitions, sales and transaction financing solutions.

The FOCUS team has advised AM Law 100 & 200 firms in the acquisition of practice groups in a broad range of practice areas, as well as full firm mergers on both sell side and buy side transactions.

Additionally, as the legal industry has evolved over the past few years, law firms have organically grown and invested in alternative legal service providers, (ALSPs). ALSPs now comprise a $20.6 billion segment of the legal market, according to the Alternative Legal Services Providers 2023 Report, published by the Thomson Reuters Institute, the Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession at Georgetown Law, and the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford.

The biennial report shows that ALSPs experienced a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% from 2019 to 2021, a significant jump from the 15% CAGR recorded between 2017 and 2019. Overall, it reveals an evolving legal market in which the boundaries between alternative legal services providers, law firms, corporate law departments, and even technology and software firms are rapidly blurring.

Our team is committed to assisting law firms acquire or finance the expansion of ALPS, as we anticipate robust growth in the ALSP sector to continue for several years.

Why FOCUS for Legal Services M&A

  • Sector-Specific Knowledge and Transaction Experience: Our bankers bring real-world experience in all aspects of the legal services industry. We understand the operational complexities, contract structures, and value drivers that influence successful M&A outcomes.

  • Access to Top Strategic and Financial Buyers: We maintain deep relationships with private equity firms, infrastructure funds, and industry consolidators actively investing in law firm and other legal services firms. We know who’s buying—and what they’re looking for.

  • Tailored Strategy, Senior-Level Attention: Every transaction is unique. We work closely with ownership and leadership teams to design custom strategies aligned with your goals—whether it’s a full exit, recapitalization, or targeted growth.

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If you own, operate, or invest in an infrastructure services company and are exploring your strategic options, FOCUS is ready to help. Whether you’re preparing for sale, seeking a growth partner, or evaluating your position in a changing market, our team will guide you through every step of the M&A process.