The pandemic has accelerated our progress toward the future that was already in the offing.
By Terry Putney
The pandemic is changing where firms work. And it’s a huge issue.
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Office space is being downsized dramatically. Long-term office leases that must be assumed by an acquiring firm are becoming a deal killer in many M&A deals. We are seeing a significant increase in the number of firms that are going almost completely virtual.