KMW Legal and Swan Law Merge to Form Keller Swan Injury Attorneys

Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle (MPS Law) Acquires Kaplan Saunders Valente & Beninati LLP

January 17, 2023

Legal Services

Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC (MPS Law) acquired Chicago-based Kaplan Saunders Valente & Beninati LLP (KSVB), effective January 1, 2023. Five KSVB attorneys joined MPS, bolstering MPS's commercial real estate, lending and M&A practices while adding ADA litigation, employment law and equipment leasing capabilities.

Lawley Acquires Witkin Scott Associates

January 1, 2026

Insurance

Lawley, an independent family-owned insurance and wealth management firm, announced that Witkin Scott Associates has joined the Lawley organization effective January 1, 2026. The merger gives Witkin Scott access to Lawley’s broader resources and market opportunities while preserving the agency’s local presence and client relationships; all Witkin Scott associates will join Lawley and relocate to Lawley’s Buffalo, New York office.

Marin and Barrett Law Firm Merges with Law Offices of Stefanie A. Murphy to Form Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm

May 1, 2023

Legal Services

Marin and Barrett Law Firm and the Law Offices of Stefanie A. Murphy announced a strategic merger to form the Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm, combining expertise in criminal defense, DUI defense, and personal injury. The new firm will consolidate resources and expand its presence across Rhode Island, Connecticut, and South Carolina to offer a broader range of legal services to clients in the Northeast.

KNAV Merges with Natarajan & Swaminathan in Singapore

March 26, 2024

Accounting & Tax

KNAV has merged with Singapore audit firm Natarajan & Swaminathan to strengthen its local presence and expand audit and tax capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. The deal adds three partners and 27 staff to KNAV’s Singapore team, increasing the office to 48 professionals and enhancing KNAV's service offering for local and regional clients.

Winged Keel Group Acquires MBW Group

July 7, 2025

Wealth Management

Winged Keel Group has acquired Minneapolis-based MBW Group and opened a new Minneapolis office led by former MBW principals Jeffery W. Bird and David A. Wischmeier. The deal expands Winged Keel's national high-end life insurance platform and strengthens its capabilities serving ultra-high-net-worth families and business owners in the Midwest.

Subject Matter and Kivvit Merge to Form Subject Matter+Kivvit

May 1, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Subject Matter and Kivvit have combined to form Subject Matter+Kivvit, a national communications and advocacy agency operating under Coral Tree Partners. The combined firm (200+ employees) offers integrated strategic communications, data analytics, government relations, digital strategy, creative content and advertising services and is approaching $100 million in annual revenue.