Research and Markets: 2015 Corporate Counsel Legal Pricing Guide - Mergers & Acqusitions

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wpsfjw/2015_corporate) has announced the addition of the "2015 Corporate Counsel Legal Pricing Guide - Mergers & Acqusitions" report to their offering.

The 2015 Corporate Counsel Legal Services Pricing Guide - Mergers & Acquisitions details how the M&A market for Law Firms has come roaring back since the downturn in 2008-2009 mainly due to the improved global economy, increased corporate liquidity and in some cases corporate tax policies of certain countries.

Deals, as measured by mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, stock and debt offerings were up 29% in Q1 2014 v. Q1 2013. Additionally, Attorney hourly rates were also up over 6% on average (all Positions) for the largest firms. So, we have a rising opportunity pipeline coupled with higher hourly rates - the perfect storm for Law Firms. For Corporate Counsel, deal-value from the overall business perspective easily offsets higher legal costs and the expertise associated with the elite firms that dominate the M&A market.

Deals, as measured by mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, stock and debt offerings were up 29% in Q1 2014 v. Q1 2013. Additionally, Attorney hourly rates were also up over 6% on average (all Positions) for the largest firms. So, we have a rising opportunity pipeline coupled with higher hourly rates - the perfect storm for Law Firms. For Corporate Counsel, deal-value from the overall business perspective easily offsets higher legal costs and the expertise associated with the elite firms that dominate the M&A market.

Key Topics Covered:

Executive Summary

Section 1: Hourly Rates by Position by Firm Revenue Size (AMLAW 10, 50, 100, 101-200, 200 and Unranked - NonUS Firms, Large Regionals, Small and Middle-Market Firms and Boutiques)

Section 2: Hourly Rates by individual Law Firm. Section 3: Hourly Rates by Position by City. Section 4: Hourly Rates by Industry

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