CohnReznick Acquires Ham, Langston & Brezina (HL&B)

Ryan Acquires Brayn Consulting LLC

April 1, 2025

Accounting & Tax

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, has acquired Brayn Consulting LLC, a Houston-centric tax services firm specializing in R&D tax credits, cost segregation, and green energy income tax incentives. As part of the acquisition, Brayn CEO Brady Bryan will join Ryan as Principal and National Leader – Real Property Income Tax Incentives, expanding Ryan’s Income Tax practice and outreach to mid-market companies nationwide.

Citrin Cooperman Acquires HW&Co.

February 18, 2025

Accounting & Tax

Citrin Cooperman has acquired substantially all the assets of HW&Co., an Ohio-based accounting and advisory firm, adding 14 partners and over 140 employees to its platform. The deal expands Citrin Cooperman's Midwest footprint and broadens its audit, tax and advisory capabilities across industries including healthcare, nonprofit, real estate and manufacturing & distribution.

Hilb Group Acquires E.B. Cohen Insurance & Risk Management

March 24, 2022

Insurance

Hilb Group has acquired E.B. Cohen Insurance and Risk Management, a Roseland, New Jersey-based insurance agency with offices also in New York, expanding Hilb's presence in the Tri-State area. The deal brings agency principals David and Neil Owens and their team into Hilb's Tri-State regional operations to enhance client offerings across hospitality, real estate and small business markets.

Houlihan Lokey Acquires Baylor Klein

July 8, 2021

Professional Services

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI) has acquired boutique advisory firm Baylor Klein, bringing the firm's five-person M&A and corporate finance team into Houlihan Lokey's European Corporate Finance business in London. The acquisition expands Houlihan Lokey's Consumer, Food & Retail (CFR) coverage by adding specialist expertise in household, beauty, and personal care (HBPC) assets.

Thompson Coburn Combines with Hahn & Hessen

July 1, 2021

Legal Services

Thompson Coburn LLP has combined with New York-based Hahn & Hessen LLP, effective July 1, 2021, adding a 44-attorney boutique focused on bankruptcy, commercial finance and complex litigation. The combination creates a national firm of more than 400 attorneys across seven offices and strengthens Thompson Coburn's financial services and restructuring capabilities in New York.

The Hilb Group Acquires Hiram Cohen & Son, Inc.

December 22, 2020

Insurance

The Hilb Group, LLC (THG) acquired New York-based Hiram Cohen & Son, Inc. (HCS) effective December 1, 2020. HCS, a fourth-generation property & casualty insurance agency founded in 1919 and based in Williston Park, New York, will continue operating under its existing leadership as part of THG's Tri-State operations; THG is a Carlyle-backed insurance brokerage pursuing growth through strategic add-on acquisitions.