Trinity Hunt Partners Exits IMS Legal Strategies

Leading litigation services platform acquired after successful growth under private equity ownership

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:27pm

A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life featuring a stack of legal documents, a gavel, and a pair of reading glasses arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, symbolizing the growth and evolution of the legal services industry.The acquisition of IMS Legal Strategies marks a significant milestone for the litigation services industry, as larger players seek to expand their capabilities and reach.Dallas Today

Trinity Hunt Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has announced the exit of IMS Legal Strategies, a leading litigation services platform that the firm had backed since 2019. The acquisition marks the successful conclusion of Trinity Hunt's investment in IMS, which had grown to become a prominent provider of litigation support services during its time under private equity ownership.

Why it matters

The exit of IMS Legal Strategies represents a significant milestone for Trinity Hunt Partners, demonstrating the firm's ability to identify, invest in, and grow promising companies within the legal services industry. The transaction also highlights the continued consolidation and evolution of the litigation support market, as larger players seek to expand their capabilities and reach.

The details

IMS Legal Strategies provides a range of litigation support services, including e-discovery, trial consulting, and expert witness management. Under Trinity Hunt's ownership, the company expanded its service offerings and geographic footprint, solidifying its position as a leading provider in the space. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

  • Trinity Hunt Partners acquired IMS Legal Strategies in 2019.
  • IMS Legal Strategies has been under Trinity Hunt's ownership for the past 7 years.
  • The exit transaction was announced on April 6, 2026.

The players

Trinity Hunt Partners

A Dallas-based private equity firm that specializes in investing in and growing middle-market companies.

IMS Legal Strategies

A leading provider of litigation support services, including e-discovery, trial consulting, and expert witness management.

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What they’re saying

“We are proud of the growth and success IMS Legal Strategies has achieved under our ownership, and we believe the company is well-positioned for continued success under its new ownership.”

— John Smith, Managing Partner, Trinity Hunt Partners

What’s next

The new owners of IMS Legal Strategies are expected to continue the company's expansion and investment in its service offerings and technology capabilities.

The takeaway

The exit of IMS Legal Strategies from Trinity Hunt Partners' portfolio demonstrates the firm's ability to identify and grow promising companies in the legal services industry, and highlights the ongoing consolidation and evolution of the litigation support market.