This content was originally published as content for a CLE given for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia, entitled Litiga

Consolidation is a frequent topic of announcements and articles in our industry. Mega-providers buying smaller versions of themselves, and forming an even larger entity. And as each of these acquisitions occurs, the market is given the same line: this merger has "broadened their services, extended their geographic reach and increased scale economies and efficiency." It's a nice thought, and at first blush we might assume clients will truly benefit from the merger. But history