Dorsey & Whitney Expands Southern California M&A Practice with Three New Partners
Event summary
- Dorsey & Whitney LLP added three partners to its Mergers & Acquisitions group in Southern California: Terrence Allen, Megan Gess, and Andrew Hagopian.
- The new partners bring extensive experience in upper- and middle-market M&A across various industries, including private equity, retail, technology, healthcare, and financial services.
- Terrence Allen joins from Loeb & Loeb LLP, Megan Gess from Stradling, and Andrew Hagopian from Xponential Fitness, where he served as Chief Legal Officer.
- The additions strengthen Dorsey's presence in Southern California, supporting its growing office in the region.
The big picture
Dorsey & Whitney's strategic hiring of three experienced M&A partners underscores the firm's commitment to expanding its footprint in Southern California. This move aligns with broader industry trends where law firms are bolstering their regional capabilities to better serve clients in key markets. The additions also reflect the growing demand for specialized M&A expertise across diverse sectors, particularly in middle-market transactions.
What we're watching
- Market Positioning
- How Dorsey's expanded M&A team will impact its competitive standing in Southern California's legal market.
- Client Acquisition
- Whether the new partners can attract significant client portfolios from their previous firms.
- Deal Flow
- The pace at which the new team can generate and close high-value M&A transactions in the region.
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