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On the Move: March 2026 Hires and Promotions

A look at newly hired or promoted professionals across law firms, private equity firms, and other middle-market M&A partners

The Anatomy of a DealMAX Deal: Inside DealMAX with Datasite and Blueflame AI

A look inside Datasite's acquisition of Blueflame AI, a deal that began at DealMAX

PE Weekly: No Sign of Enterprise Services Losing M&A Steam

In the middle market, investors continue to target B2B services including cybersecurity, IT, waste management, and more

ACG’s Demo Days Highlights Where AI Fits into the Tech Stack

With more AI solutions for dealmakers emerging at a dizzying pace, ACG’s virtual AI showcase demonstrated where the technology fits into the deal lifecycle

Browsing Retail M&A with PwC’s Mike Ross

PwC's Mike Ross discusses the nuances of the retail sector that make it an unexpected area of opportunity for dealmakers

PE Weekly: Dealmaking Diversifies With Strategic Investors and a SPAC

M&A targets vary, too, with acquisitions spanning consumer products, EdTech, property management, and more

What’s Going on With Private Credit?

A surge in investor redemptions has some in the private credit sphere hitting the panic button. But FBT Gibbons partner Leon A. Yel says for middle-market dealmakers, the impact of private credit’s current fears will be far from dramatic.

Through the Lender’s Lens: Inside DealMAX with Christine Nowaczyk and Jalal Taby

The Middle Market Growth podcast welcomes Christine Nowaczyk and Jalal Taby

PE Weekly: Jiffy Lube Carve-out Puts Spotlight on Automotive Sector

Shell's sale of Jiffy Lube to a PE firm isn't the only automotive transaction this week

Why Middle-Market Deals Fail After the Term Sheet

For founders considering a transaction, understanding why deals break down can be the difference between closing and walking away empty-handed