News and Insights

11.01.19

Coming to a Deal Near You: Representations and Warranties Insurance

Dykema corporate finance attorneys Steve Sayre, from the firm’s Chicago office, and Brendan Cahill, of the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office, co-authored the article “Coming to a Deal Near You:…

12.01.16

Beware of Expired Contracts

Stephen D. Sayre and Darnell Clayborn, Chicago-based attorneys in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Group, have co-authored the article “Beware of Expired Contracts” for the Illinois State Bar Association…

4.22.24

2024 M&A Volume Off to a Tepid Start

We had hoped to see deal volume accelerate this year, but it seems the market is still challenged by higher interest rates and economic uncertainty.

1.19.24

Dykema M&A Volume Remains Strong During a Turbulent Year

We are happy to report that Dykema had a very positive year from an M&A perspective. All told we closed 117 transactions in 2023, only a slight dip from 2022’s record deal volume of 134.

10.24.23

Dykema M&A Volume Holds Steady in Third Quarter

The slowdown in our M&A volume, which began during the second quarter, continued during the third quarter. All told, we closed 22 deals during the third quarter and year to date we have closed 95…

5.14.19

Stephen Sayre Serves as Featured M&A Panelist at Connect Chicago Conference

Stephen Sayre, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Group and co-leader of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice, served as a featured panelist at the Connect Chicago conference,…

12.01.16

Stephen Sayre Quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Story on Dykema's 2016 M&A Survey

Stephen Sayre, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Group, was quoted extensively in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article, “Little Optimism for M&A in 2017, New Study Finds”.

12.09.15

Stephen Sayre Authors Article on M&A Outlook for Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Stephen Sayre, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Group, authored the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article, “Optimism continues for private M&A market.”

11.09.23

Resilient Dealmakers Expect Stability in U.S. M&A Market in 2024

Despite difficult financing conditions, stubborn inflation, and high interest rates, dealmakers continue to find solid footing in the U.S. M&A market by forging creative, new strategies to drive deal…

11.07.19

Dealmaker Optimism Remains in 2019, But Drops After Record Level in 2018

A year after record optimism in the wake of sweeping federal tax reform in the United States, respondents to Dykema’s 15th Annual M&A Outlook Survey have tempered expectations for the M&A market,…

10.17.18

Dealmaker Optimism Soars to Record High in Dykema 14th Annual M&A Survey

Respondents to Dykema’s 14th Annual M&A Outlook Survey expressed the highest level of optimism for the M&A market in the 14-year history of the firm’s survey.

11.09.23

2023 Mergers and Acquisitions Outlook Survey

The results of Dykema's 2023 Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey are in! This annual survey tracks the marketplace to gauge the direction of the M&A market and economy for the coming year.

3.24.23

Trending Up or Trending Down? 2023 Mergers & Acquisitions

As we look ahead to our annual M&A Outlook Survey later this year, how are dealmakers feeling about 2023 so far? Here are the key themes driving the industry forward… and the ones that might be…

11.07.19

2019 Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey

The results of Dykema's Annual Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey are in! This annual survey tracks the marketplace to gauge the direction of the M&A market and economy for the coming year.

11.10.23

What You Need To Know About Selling Your Dental Practice

Steve Sayre presented, "What You Need To Know About Selling Your Dental Practice," sponsored by Drilldown Solutions.

10.03.23

Practice Management: Dental Practice Acquisitions

Stephen Sayre served as a featured presenter for the Chicago Dental Society presentation, "Practice Management: Dental Practice Acquisitions."

1.13.23

What You Need To Know About Selling Your Periodontics Practice

Virgil Ochoa and Stephen Sayre co-presented on "What You Need To Know About Selling Your Periodontics Practice" for the North American Society of Periodontists (NASP), in Dallas, TX.