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𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒖𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒈𝑳𝒂𝒘 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒚 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚! Overall it's been an encouraging 2024 thus far in the #CapitalMarkets space, with activity in the first eight months that has had many teams eyeing an even stronger close to the calendar year. I'm a big believer in the fact that perceived strength in a practice area can often be measured by notable partner/group moves, as firms will often look to bolster their ranks to lure cash cow clients or handle expected heavy workflow. So when I see a move like this in the Capital Markets space, I start to think that the decision-makers at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP are seeing something in the tea leaves. Earlier this week, the 100+ year old New York-born Willkie managed to lure away an 11-person team from the Capital Markets group at Chicago's own Mayer Brown... a move made right in Mayer Brown's own backyard! This group included five partners, most notably rainmaker and group co-head Edward Best, along with 20 year capital markets veteran 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 and John Ablan, Esther Chang and Susan Rabinowitz. This move is really interesting because not only does it lend belief to a resurgence in the Capital Markets space, but it also shows a tremendous amount of investment in the 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 market, which has historically taken a backseat to the coastal metropolises when if comes to securities offerings. #BigLaw #lateralmarket https://lnkd.in/escN6F8H

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Sir Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital Group released its latest figures this week and again it made for uncomfortable reading for shareholders. Tony Walford, partner at corporate finance and advisory firm Green Square Associates Limited analyses the tricky situation and where the business could go from here. Read his analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eRDreAVj #marketing #agencybusiness #financialresults

We spoke with founding Partner, Tim Sylvester Jones, to reflect on the firm, its growth as well as his personal highlights over the past 25 years. Here is what he said: #davittjonesbould #25years #realestate #commercialproperty

One of the industry’s messiest CEO changes in recent memory is testing whether a rapidly growing firm can maintain its influential position and trajectory under multiple kinds of pressure. Here’s a look at the quandaries surrounding Carson Group as the firm meets this week for its spring partner summit under incoming CEO Burt White and longtime chief and current chairman Ron Carson, with insights from Carolyn Armitage, CFP®, CIMA® of Carolyn Armitage Consulting and Lisa A. Brignoni Asher, CFA of Datos Insights. #carsongroup #wealthmanagement #rias

Unlocking the Future: Private equity activity is poised for significant growth as alignment between buyers and sellers on valuation strengthens. Insightful words from Majid Ishaq, Co-Head of UK at Rothschild & Co. Change is underway, and the next six months hold the promise of a dynamic and thriving landscape for private equity. At Blackmore Partners, we navigate these shifts with strategic precision and look forward to shaping the future of finance. Check out successful stories: https://buff.ly/406GhTb #PrivateEquity #ValuationAlignment #FutureFinance #BlackmorePartners

Unlocking the Future: Private equity activity is poised for significant growth as alignment between buyers and sellers on valuation strengthens. Insightful words from Majid Ishaq, Co-Head of UK at Rothschild & Co. Change is underway, and the next six months hold the promise of a dynamic and thriving landscape for private equity. At Blackmore Partners, we navigate these shifts with strategic precision and look forward to shaping the future of finance. Check out successful stories: https://buff.ly/406GhTb #PrivateEquity #ValuationAlignment #FutureFinance #BlackmorePartners

As part of our annual Q&A series highlighting recently elected Cravath partners, Jihyun Chung discussed what she likes about her private equity and M&A work and the importance of taking ownership in one’s career. Click here to read the full Q&A: https://bit.ly/4dv4LLv

If M&A volumes pick up in 2024, examples of M&A-related activism will surely follow, not least as it remains challenging to properly price a transaction given the broader deal environment. Read what Will Pearce at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP London LLP has to say about recent developments in our “INDEPTH FEATURE: Shareholder Activism & Engagement 2024” report: https://lnkd.in/eKF-87vH 

Looking forward to sharing my experience and thoughts along with other great M&A experts on this Colorado Companies to Watch panel focused on exit strategy planning. See you next Thursday!