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Strategic and Transactional Counsel to Law Firms

We represent law firms with respect to a variety of needs, including their partnership agreements, financing arrangements, and strategic transactions.  Our experience in the legal industry includes acting as transactional counsel for law firm mergers and acquisitions, including those that implement a managed services organization (“MSO”) structure.

  • Partnership and Governance Matters
    Advising on partnership agreements, compensation structures, admissions and departures, governance frameworks, and succession planning.
  • Financing and Capital Structures
    Representing law firms in connection with financing arrangements, credit facilities, and other capital solutions designed to support firm stability, investment, and growth.
  • Strategic Transactions
    Acting as transactional counsel on law firm mergers and acquisitions, combinations, and other strategic transactions.
  • Managed Services Organization (MSO) Structures
    Advising on transactions that implement MSO structures, including entity formation, structuring, regulatory considerations, and alignment between legal and non‑legal operations.

LAW FIRM M&A OVERVIEW

Our Approach

We understand the unique economic, cultural, and regulatory considerations facing law firms. Our advice is practical, discreet, and business‑minded, helping firm leaders evaluate options, manage risk, and execute transactions in a way that supports their strategic objectives while preserving firm culture and long‑term value.

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Your LP Contacts

Douglas G. Gruener
Partner,
Corporate
dgruener@lplegal.com

 

Russell I. Shapiro
Partner,
Corporate
rshapiro@lplegal.com

 

Evan M. Wild
Partner,
Corporate
ewild@lplegal.com

 

 

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