Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Acquires Expert Institute from Spectrum Equity
September 30, 2024
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has acquired Expert Institute, a New York–headquartered provider of outsourced legal services and expert witness intelligence, from Spectrum Equity in a deal completed September 30, 2024. LLCP partnered with Expert Institute management (CEO Michael Talve will remain in leadership with significant equity) to expand the company's platform, capabilities and growth trajectory; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, Expert Institute management (Michael Talve & management team)
- Targets
- Expert Institute
- Sellers
- Spectrum Equity
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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