Province Acquires StoneTurn to Expand Risk Advisory Services

Acquisition brings former government and White House expertise to address heightened geopolitical uncertainty

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Financial advisory firm Province has acquired disputes and investigations specialist StoneTurn, positioning the deal as a response to a fundamental shift in how companies, sponsors and investors view geopolitical exposure. The acquisition is intended to expand Province's disputes, investigations and risk advisory capabilities across borders as client needs have "shifted" due to increasing geopolitical uncertainty.

Why it matters

The acquisition allows Province to provide clients with Washington-level expertise to navigate rising global risk and regulatory scrutiny. It reflects the evolving landscape where companies are seeking advisors who can get involved earlier in addressing complex geopolitical and regulatory challenges.

The details

The deal gives Province access to StoneTurn's regulatory and investigative experience, as well as a new client base. Province plans to focus on integrating the two firms' operations and realizing synergies between their front- and back-office functions, rather than cost-cutting measures like layoffs. The goal is to deliver more efficient client support through cross-selling of expanded services.

  • Province announced the acquisition this week.

The players

Province

A financial advisory firm that is acquiring disputes and investigations specialist StoneTurn.

StoneTurn

A disputes and investigations specialist firm that is being acquired by Province.

David Dunn

A partner at Province who explains how client needs have evolved, allowing them to expand their risk services offerings.

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What they’re saying

“We will be able to get involved in situations much earlier. The way that risk is viewed by companies, sponsors and other investors has shifted and so there is certainly a need. From a diversification standpoint it makes us more of a multi-varied platform through which we can provide client services throughout an entire lifecycle of a company or matter.”

— David Dunn, Partner, Province (Benzinga)

What’s next

For the remainder of the year, the firm expects "business as usual" as it consolidates platforms and refines its joint operating model, with a key focus on cross-selling services to deliver more efficient client support.

The takeaway

This acquisition reflects the evolving risk landscape where companies are seeking advisory firms with Washington-level expertise to help them navigate heightened geopolitical tensions and regulatory scrutiny. By expanding its disputes, investigations and risk advisory capabilities, Province is positioning itself to meet this growing demand from clients.