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2024 M&A Market Year in Review

2024 M&A Market Year in Review

March 10, 2025  | Posted by: Brian Vargason

In 2024, North American M&A activity grew by about 16.4% in deal value and 9.8% in deal count year-over-year, with total deal value surpassing $2 trillion across 17,509 deals. This growth was driven by more favorable macroeconomic conditions, such as… Continue Reading  

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First Half of 2024 M&A Market Review

First Half of 2024 M&A Market Review

August 26, 2024  | Posted by: Brian Vargason

2023 M&A Market Recap In 2023, the M&A market was somewhat muted. Total deal value amounted to $1.766 trillion, representing an 8.5% decrease compared to the previous year, reflecting a generally tough year. The number of transactions also fell significantly,… Continue Reading  

US Supreme Court’s Purdue Pharma Decision

US Supreme Court’s Purdue Pharma Decision

July 5, 2024  | Posted by: Brian Vargason

The US Supreme Court just shook up the corporate world! In a landmark decision, the court struck down Purdue Pharma’s $6 billion opioid settlement. This ruling could change how companies use bankruptcy to shield executives from lawsuits. Associate Brian Vargason… Continue Reading  

Safeguard Against Fraud

Safeguard Against Fraud

June 28, 2024  | Posted by: Alec Girdler

As the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is dealing with the fallout of Detroit’s largest alleged embezzlement scandal in decades, it may be high time for all companies to take a closer look at their own internal controls. According to the Association… Continue Reading  

Michigan Central Station Transformation

Michigan Central Station Transformation

June 21, 2024  | Posted by: AJ Austin

Opening in 1913, Michigan Central Station stood in the heart of Southwest Detroit where it would welcome more than 4,000 daily passengers coming into the city. After its close in 1988, the building stood as a symbol of Detroit’s downfall… Continue Reading