KPMG LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: M&A in the Legal Industry – How to Do the Deal LIVE Webcast,” on 10/26/12

New York, NY, October 05, 2012 --(PR.com)-- KPMG LLP partners with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: M&A in the Legal Industry – How to Do the Deal LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on October 26, 2012 from 12pm-2pm ET.

For further details about this event, please visit:
http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_M_and_A.html

About KPMG LLP

KPMG International Cooperative (KPMG International) is a Swiss entity. Member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International and operate in 153 countries with close to 145,000 people, including more than 7,900 partners. KPMG International does not provide client services. KPMG LLP is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. We trace our origin back to 1897 and since 1994 have been a limited liability partnership registered in the state of Delaware. With more than 22,000 people, including more than 1,700 partners, we are a leader among professional services firms. We provide services from 89 offices covering clients in all 50 states. Our high performing people mobilize around our clients, using our expertise and insight to cut through complexity and deliver informed perspectives and clear solutions that our clients and stakeholders value. Our client focus, commitment to excellence, global mindset, and consistent delivery build trusted relationships that are at the core of our business and reputation. For more information, please visit: www.kpmg.com/us/en/pages/default.aspx

KC Event Synopsis

As experts have predicted, the first half of 2012 saw an upturn in mergers and negotiations in the legal industry. Domestic and international law firms are taking advantage of the opportunities and making strategic acquisitions to strengthen and widen their existence in their target market. As M&A activity continues to evolve in this challenging economic environment, it’s getting more complicated and difficult to execute and to manage successfully. It is therefore essential for companies, senior management and their attorneys to have an innovative and forward thinking solutions to get the deal done.

The Knowledge Group is producing Legal Series: M&A in the Legal Industry – How to Do the Deal Live Webcast to help law firms and other affected companies in developing solid legal M&A strategies. Our panel of key experts and thought leaders will go beyond the basics by discussing the significant elements of M&A transactions along with planning tools and strategies. This course is a must attend for M&A and related attorneys, CFOs, Senior Executives, Finance Directors, Senior Business Analysts, and other related professionals.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. For further details, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.