KPMG Secures Approval to Launch First Big Four Law Firm in the U.S.

KPMG is set to become the first Big Four accounting firm to establish a law practice in the U.S., following a landmark approval from the Arizona Supreme Court on Thursday. The new firm, KPMG Law US, will operate as an independently managed subsidiary, expanding its legal and consulting services.

Why KPMG’s Legal Expansion Matters

• The move blurs the lines between accounting and legal services, intensifying competition with both traditional law firms and rival Big Four firms.
• Arizona is one of the only states allowing non-lawyer ownership of law firms, providing KPMG with a strategic entry point into the $400 billion U.S. legal market.
• KPMG already operates law firms in multiple countries, but entering the U.S. legal space marks a major industry shift.

What’s Next for KPMG Law US?

With Deloitte, PwC, and EY closely watching, KPMG’s expansion could pave the way for broader legal industry disruption, reshaping how corporate legal services are delivered in the U.S.