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Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Events

Join us in Chicago or Detroit as we provide a preview of the results of Dykema's annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall Street Journal, The…

10.21.24

Healthcare Deals Buoy Dykema M&A Activity

The third quarter was a busy one for our M&A practice. All told, we closed 22 deals, the same number we closed during the third quarter of last year, but the average transaction size increased…

7.24.24

M&A Deal Volume Warms in Second Quarter

In our report for the first quarter, we described our deal volume in the first quarter as “tepid." According to Meriam Webster, “tepid” is synonymous with lukewarm. That translated to 22 closed deals…

4.22.24

2024 M&A Volume Off to a Tepid Start

We had hoped to see deal volume accelerate this year, but it seems the market is still challenged by higher interest rates and economic uncertainty.

3.12.24

How are M&A deals structured in the cannabis industry?

Like most other practices in the cannabis industry, conducting M&A activity within this space presents its own unique challenges. Federal prohibition restricts traditional financing methods and…

11.13.23

"More small, mid-market M&A expected in 2024, survey finds"

Joe DeHondt was quoted and Dykema's annual M&A outlook survey was referenced extensively in the Crain's Detroit Business article, "More small, mid-market M&A expected in 2024, survey finds."

1.27.23

Law360 Profiles Dykema’s Cannabis Team as a 2022 “Practice Group of the Year”

Dykema’s Cannabis Team was profiled by Law360 as part of its recognition as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Cannabis Law for 2022. In the profile, "Cannabis Group Of The Year: Dykema," Law360…

4.08.14

Dykema Team Led by Laura Weingartner Helps Seminole Financial Services Complete $88 Million Deal

Laura A. Weingartner, Detroit-based member of Dykema’s Real Estate and Commercial Lending groups, whose practice focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions, including renewable and…

10.15.24

Dykema's 20th Annual M&A Outlook Survey: Dealmakers Anticipate a Resurgent U.S. M&A Market in 2025

Twenty years of historical survey data reveal a clear trend: the U.S. M&A market is only as strong as the underlying economic conditions. This axiom is once again evident in Dykema's 20th Annual M&A…

8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…

11.09.23

Dykema Advises Willistown Capital in its Partnership with High Output

Dykema, a leading national law firm, advised Willistown Capital in its Partnership with High Output.

11.09.23

2023 Mergers and Acquisitions Outlook Survey

The results of Dykema's 2023 Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey are in! This annual survey tracks the marketplace to gauge the direction of the M&A market and economy for the coming year.

3.22.23

2023 M&A Market Update: Key Takeaways

As Q1 comes to a close, what are the major trends driving the future of the M&A market? Here’s what we took away from ACG Detroit's Annual M&A Update earlier this month.