News and Insights

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.

1.19.24

Dykema M&A Volume Remains Strong During a Turbulent Year

We are happy to report that Dykema had a very positive year from an M&A perspective. All told we closed 117 transactions in 2023, only a slight dip from 2022’s record deal volume of 134.

10.24.23

Dykema M&A Volume Holds Steady in Third Quarter

The slowdown in our M&A volume, which began during the second quarter, continued during the third quarter. All told, we closed 22 deals during the third quarter and year to date we have closed 95…

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…

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

Resilient Dealmakers Expect Stability in U.S. M&A Market in 2024

Despite difficult financing conditions, stubborn inflation, and high interest rates, dealmakers continue to find solid footing in the U.S. M&A market by forging creative, new strategies to drive deal…

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…

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.