Clifton Blake Merges with Metropolitan Commercial Realty Inc. (CB Metropolitan Commercial Ltd.)

McLarens Acquires MGB Claims Consultants Inc.

August 3, 2021

Insurance

McLarens has acquired MGB Claims Consultants Inc., a Toronto-based commercial claims adjusting firm, purchasing 100% of the company's equity. The deal expands McLarens' loss adjusting capabilities and North American market presence, while MGB's founding principals will continue to manage the business under the MGB brand.

MERGE Acquires Blazer

June 2, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

MERGE, a marketing and technology agency, has acquired Blazer (formerly Brooks Bell), a strategic consulting firm, to expand its consulting, data analytics, and early-stage strategy capabilities. The acquisition enables MERGE to offer integrated, insight-led solutions across consumer, health, and financial services clients; terms were not disclosed.

Cushman & Wakefield Acquires Burbage Realty Partners Limited

August 8, 2022

Real Estate

Cushman & Wakefield has acquired UK logistics and industrial consultancy Burbage Realty Partners Limited to strengthen its UK Logistics & Industrial advisory capability. The deal brings eight Burbage Realty Partners employees into Cushman & Wakefield's national sector team and expands the firm's capacity across the Midlands Grade A logistics market.

Brown & Brown Acquires Irvine Commercial Insurance Brokers

October 10, 2025

Financial Services

Brown & Brown Inc. has acquired Irvine Commercial Insurance Brokers Limited, a Kenilworth-based insurance broker specialising in commercial and SME insurance products. The firm's founders, John Townsley and Matthew Finch, and their staff will remain in Kenilworth and will report into Brown & Brown's UK operations, strengthening Brown & Brown's presence in the Midlands.

JLL Acquires Metropolitan Valuation Services

July 6, 2022

Real Estate

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has acquired Metropolitan Valuation Services (MVS), a leading commercial property appraisal and real estate consulting firm serving the greater New York metropolitan area. The deal adds a team of approximately 20 valuation professionals to JLL’s Tri-State valuation practice to expand its multi‑housing, office, industrial and retail valuation capabilities and scale its footprint across the U.S.

Republic Bancorp Acquires CBank (and subsidiary Commercial Industrial Finance)

October 27, 2022

Financial Services

Republic Bancorp, Inc. agreed to acquire Cincinnati-based CBank and its wholly owned leasing subsidiary, Commercial Industrial Finance, Inc. (CIF), in an all-cash merger valued at approximately $51 million. The deal expands Republic Bank's Cincinnati footprint and significantly broadens its equipment leasing capabilities and national leasing footprint; the transaction closed after customary approvals and integration planning.