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Recent Legal Technology & Legal Services M&A Activity


October 24, 2022. Reveal Acquires Technically Creative
Reveal Begins Rapid Deployment of Automated Data Connectors After Acquiring Technically Creative. Acquisition fuses Technically Creative’s expert team and established technology with Reveal’s leading AI platform to collect data and deliver insights with less time and resources
Reveal, a provider of an AI-powered eDiscovery platform, announced today the acquisition of Technically Creative, a technology services company specializing in automating and unifying governance for organizations worldwide. Reveal’s investment in Technically Creative allows the deployment of a large number of data connectors to expand governance and compliance workflows within Reveal 11….Read More

December 30, 2022. Wolters Kluwer acquires Della AI
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory today announced it has acquired Della AI Ltd., a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology based on advanced natural language processing (NLP). This technology allows legal professionals to review contracts in multiple languages by simply asking questions. Della AI will become part of the Legal Software unit of Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory, which offers LegalTech solutions such as Legisway, all-in-one software for corporate legal departments, and Kleos, cloud-based legal practice management software for law firms….Read More

January 5, 2023. MLA Acquires Legal Staffing Company Hire an Esquire
Major, Lindsey & Africa, a legal search firm, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Hire an Esquire, a Philadelphia-based tech-driven legal staffing organization. As a result of the acquisition, Major, Lindsey & Africa will incorporate into its operations Hire an Esquire’s proprietary online platform, which analyzes candidates’ profiles and experience to match them with interim and permanent career opportunities in line with their expertise and skillset. Along with the addition of technical and market expertise of the Hire an Esquire team, the acquisition will pave the way for the continued growth of MLA’s technology-based recruiting capabilities, further strengthening MLA’s value proposition to clients and its commitment to candidate care and development.…Read More

January 19, 2023. Exterro Acquires Zapproved.
Exterro, a provider of Legal Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) software, has acquired Zapproved, a provider of e-discovery software known for its strong customer outcomes. This acquisition is the latest step in furthering Exterro’s vision to empower customers to proactively and defensibly manage their legal governance, risk and compliance obligations. Today, Exterro offers a comprehensive solution on a single unified platform that addresses all phases of the e-discovery and forensic investigative process. Converging market forces in privacy, digital forensics and incident response, including e-discovery have created a need for a comprehensive and unified solution that can identify, understand and manage data in a contextual manner within a consistent, defensible process that meticulously ensures and maintains data integrity….Read More

February 16, 2023. Alix Partners Acquires THM Partners
AlixPartners, a global consulting firm, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire independent restructuring practice THM Partners LLP (THM). The proposed transaction will see THM’s 40 Partners and staff located in the UK, Germany and Singapore joining AlixPartners’ world leading Turnaround & Restructuring Services practice….Read More


About Arbor Ridge Partners, LLC.

Arbor Ridge Partners is a business broker that focuses on mergers and acquisitions for Legal Technology and Legal Services companies, including litigation support, computer forensics, eDiscovery, legal services, and legal software companies. With over 100 years of combined industry experience, legal backgrounds, first-hand industry M&A experience, and deep relationships, Arbor Ridge Partners maximizes value in the purchase and sale of Legal Technology and Legal Services Businesses. For additional information, please visit www.ArborRidgePartners.com.