Arizona-based Am Law 200 firm Fennemore Craig—acquiring momentum with a strategic growth-through-merger approach—is set to enhance its portfolio with its latest merger. The firm has announced a combination with the Sacramento tax-focused practice, Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans. Marking its third merger for the year 2024, Fennemore Craig’s expansion journey demonstrates an increasingly active M&A market within the legal industry.
Prior to this merger, Fennemore Craig embarked on a noteworthy expansion exercise when it welcomed all 21 lawyers from the San Diego-based Sullivan Hill Rez & Engel in January. This move not only consolidated its presence across the west coast but also strengthened its Southern California bench of commercial litigators and real estate lawyers. The acquisition kicked off on February 1st, coinciding with the completion of its merger with the Seattle-based Savitt Bruce & Willey. The consecutive mergers highlight a successful run of six combinations since 2022.
In light of the latest merger, Fennemore Craig’s strategic pattern of frequent combinations underscores a promising growth trajectory within the legal field, setting a potential trend for other firms to follow. More details about the tax firm merger can be found on The Recorder here.