Private equity

The private equity-backed Top 50 Firm launched a legal services practice called Sorren Law that will serve clients in Nevada, Idaho and Texas.

Stambaugh Ness and Zweig Group announced a merger to form SNZweig, a private equity-backed firm for architecture, engineering and construction clients.

The Top 50 Firm received an investment from Genstar Capital and Aksia, which will be used to fuel the firm's organic growth and M&A strategy.

Many M&A deals dwindle, bleeding clients and revenue for a lack of strong leadership on the practice level.

The Top 25 Firm acquired GreerWalker in Charlotte, North Carolina, effective as of Sept. 1.

Acquisitions by Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Ascend, Nichols Cauley and more.

Top 75 Firm Springline Advisory acquired advisory firm Vesta, marking its expansion into Wisconsin.

The Top 25 Firm added Southwest Regional Leader Miller Grossbard Advisors, expanding its Texas footprint, effective Sept. 1.

Top 50 Firm HBK is getting an investment from H.I.G. Capital, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The Top 25 Firm acquired Trace Advisory in Ridgeland, Mississippi, expanding its ability to serve government entities and public-sector organizations.

Sax acquired SFS Financial in Kinnelon, New Jersey, strengthening the Top 75 Firm's advisory capabilities.

The Top 50 Firm acquired Persing Professional Group and Carefree Professional Practice Resources, expanding its presence in Nevada.

The Top 75 Firm completed a flip of investors, with private equity firm Broad Sky Partners selling its stake to TPG, an alternative asset management firm.

The firm has dropped plans for a roughly $3 billion leveraged loan that was intended to refinance private credit debt and fund a dividend.

The Top 50 Firm acquired New England Regional Leader GGG, expanding its presence in the Boston area.

The Top 50 Firm UHY acquired accounting and advisory firm ALW in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Upon the historic deal's closing, Grant Thornton is expected to become the fifth-largest firm with more than $5 billion in domestic revenue and $7.5 billion globally.

Pitching an institutional investor on a single private equity deal rather than a diversified fund was long deemed the sign of a buyout newcomer or a struggling rainmaker.

The Top 50 Firm acquired Houston-based Sowers & Co., expanding its local tax and outsourced accounting offerings in one of its focus markets.

Private equity is fueling a wave of mergers and acquisitions, with transaction volume rising 26% year-over-year in 2025 and continuing to climb in 2026.