McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans Acquires Briner Family Law Group

McInnes Cooper Acquires Kranc Associates Corporate Immigration Practice

July 7, 2026

Professional Services

McInnes Cooper acquired the Toronto corporate immigration practice of Kranc Associates to expand its footprint into Ontario. The transaction closed on July 1 and is intended to combine Kranc’s immigration specialization with McInnes Cooper’s broader business law capabilities for cross-border and provincial/national client needs.

Stevens & Lee Acquires Brown, Moskowitz & Kallen, P.C.

August 4, 2025

Legal Services

Philadelphia-based Stevens & Lee has acquired Chatham, New Jersey law firm Brown, Moskowitz & Kallen, P.C., an eight-attorney firm that serves privately held and middle-market clients. The deal establishes Stevens & Lee’s third New Jersey office (its 18th overall) and expands the firm’s corporate, litigation and real estate capabilities in the New Jersey/New York market.

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.

Mariner Acquires Cassady Schiller Wealth, Jenkins Wealth and Triton Financial Group

January 14, 2025

Financial Services

Mariner announced the acquisitions of Cincinnati-based Cassady Schiller Wealth, Englewood-based Jenkins Wealth and Marlborough-based Triton Financial Group, adding a combined ~$1.087 billion in assets under advisement. The deals expand Mariner's national footprint and contribute to its goal of growing advisor count and scale as it integrates the three firms under the Mariner name in early 2025.

Maschoff Brennan Acquires Mauriel Kapouytian Woods

January 1, 2024

Legal Services

Maschoff Brennan and Mauriel Kapouytian Woods finalized a strategic combination effective January 1, 2024, with the combined firm operating as Maschoff Brennan Gilmore Israelsen & Mauriel dba Maschoff Brennan. The merger expands Maschoff Brennan’s intellectual property, technology and litigation capabilities and creates coast-to-coast capacity with additional offices and attorneys across New York, California, and Utah.

Brouse McDowell Acquires Ekker, Kuster, McCall and Epstein

January 1, 2023

Legal Services

Brouse McDowell announced that the lawyers of Ekker, Kuster, McCall and Epstein (EKME) will join Brouse McDowell effective January 1, 2023, adding eight attorneys and expanding the combined firm to nearly 90 attorneys across six offices. The combination expands Brouse McDowell's geographic footprint into western Pennsylvania and broadens its capabilities across practice areas including corporate transactions, commercial litigation, estate planning, and cybersecurity.