Professional Services · Buy-side
Buy a law firm in Canada.
Sell or acquire a Canadian law firm or practice.
SDE multiple range
0.8–1.3×
EBITDA multiple range
3.5–5.5×
Typical close timeline
9–18 months
What you're buying
What makes a law firm valuable.
These are the value drivers SAZ verifies in diligence and protects through deal structure.
Practice area focus
Recurring client base
Partner retention
WIP/AR balance
Due diligence focus
What to investigate carefully.
Specific to law firms. SAZ runs full DD; these are the make-or-break areas.
Conflict checks
Trust accounts
Professional liability
LSUC/LSBC compliance
Competition
Who else buys law firms.
Understanding the buyer pool helps you price competitively and structure your offer.
Larger law firms
Practice group consolidators
Buying a law firm?
Define your acquisition criteria with a senior partner.
30-minute call. NDA-protected. info@Sedighi.ca or (604) 632-4959.
Responding to inquiries within 1 business day