Media Mentions

The Wall Street Journal Features Benesch-Facilitated Acquisition for Trivest

August 22, 2025

The Wall Street Journal featured Trivest’s acquisition of management consulting firm Applied Value Group, facilitated by Benesch. Applied Value advises Fortune 500 companies on capital efficiency and performance improvement, and with Trivest’s investment, the firm plans to expand its services to private equity–backed businesses, a growing segment of the global economy.

The deal was also mentioned in:

  • PE Hub
  • S&P Global
  • Yahoo Finance 
  • Consulting Magazine

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Media Mentions 4.13.26

A&E Crime + Investigation Quotes Partner Marisa Darden on Defendant Testimony Risks

Marisa Darden, Chair of Benesch’s White Collar, Government Investigations & Regulatory Practice Group, was quoted in an A&E Crime + Investigation article titled “Why Defendants Take the Stand—and Why Attorneys Don’t Want Them To.” The article examines why criminal defendants sometimes choose to testify in their own defense – and why most attorneys advise against it – highlighting the significant legal risks, credibility challenges, and strategic considerations involved.