M&A Deal Summary

Buffkin / Baker Acquires Gallagher - U.S. Executive Search Practice

On February 19, 2025, Buffkin / Baker acquired staffing company Gallagher - U.S. Executive Search Practice from Gallagher

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Buffkin / Baker’s 1st transaction in the Staffing sector.
  • This is Buffkin / Baker’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Buffkin / Baker’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-02-19
Target Gallagher - U.S. Executive Search Practice
Sector Staffing
Buyer(s) Buffkin / Baker
Sellers(s) Gallagher
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Gallagher - U.S. Executive Search Practice

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
Gallagher's U.S. Executive Search Practice is a provider of a complete human resource solution to clients nationally and abroad.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Buffkin / Baker

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

Category Company
Sector Staffing
DESCRIPTION

Buffkin / Baker is a partner-led executive search firm specializing in Healthcare, Higher Education, Private Equity, Technology/Digital, and Non-Profit sectors. Buffkin / Baker is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Staffing) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2025) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Gallagher

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1927
Sector Insurance
Employees56,000
Revenue 11.6B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Gallagher's headquarters in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Gallagher's headquarters in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm. Gallagher has operations in 27 countries and offers its services in more than 140 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. Gallagher was incorporated in 1927 and is based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 9
Sector (Staffing) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 8 of 8
State (Illinois) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 8 of 8
Year (2025) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-18 Agilis Partners

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Agilis Partners is an investment and retirement plan consulting firm that offers its institutional clients tailored risk management services. Agilis Partners is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-27 Case Group

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Case Group is an employee and health benefits brokerage and consulting firm serving clients throughout Brazil. It generates insights and acts preventively and proactively, with solutions to care for people and the sustainability of businesses. Case Group is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Buy -