Strategic Shift After Proxy Battle
The sale follows a contentious proxy fight that pushed Dye & Durham to pivot from its prior acquisition-heavy growth model. Earlier this year, the firm declared it would focus on reducing leverage and selling non-core assets, marking a significant departure from its acquisition-fueled expansion across Canada, the U.K., Australia, and Ireland.
According to its third-quarter report, Dye & Durham generated CA$108.3 million in revenue, a 1% year-over-year increase, but still posted a CA$21.7 million net loss, slightly higher than the prior year.
Advisory Roles and Forward Outlook
Canaccord Genuity Corp. acted as Dye & Durham’s financial adviser, while Dentons provided legal counsel on the transaction.
With more than 60,000 users worldwide, Dye & Durham’s legal software suite — covering practice management, billing, due diligence, and data analytics — remains at the heart of its global operations.
The Dye & Durham Anti-Money Laundering company sale represents more than just a transaction — it’s a turning point for a company determined to rebuild investor confidence, streamline its portfolio, and reclaim its footing in the global legal tech arena.
