2021 Investment Bank of the Year Awards!

I figured that since it’s almost the end of such a record-setting year, that we should at least have a post to recognize some of the best performing banks in the industry. These awards were made after consulting with many friends/colleagues in the industry, examining league tables, recent developments, recent hidings/departures, deal flow, and overall sentiment on Wall Street Oasis.

2021 Overall Bank of the Year: Goldman Sachs

2021 Elite Boutique of the Year: Evercore

2021 Highest Paying Bank of the Year: Centerview Partners

2021 Most Impressive/Improved Bank of the Year: SVB Leerink

2021 Most Diverse Bank of the Year: Independence Point Advisors (aka Salomon Sisters)

Bulge Bracket Awards:

2021 Best BB TMT Group of the Year: Goldman Sachs

2021 Best BB Healthcare Group of the Year: J.P. Morgan

2021 Best BB LevFin Group of the Year: Bank of America

2021 Best BB Sponsors Group of the Year: Credit Suisse

2021 Best BB P&U Group of the Year: Barclays

2021 Best BB C/R Group of the Year: Bank of America

Boutique Awards:

2021 Best TMT Boutique of the Year: LionTree Advisors

2021 Best HC Boutique of the Year: SVB Leerink

2021 Best RX Boutique of the Year: Houlihan Lokey

2021 Best C/R Boutique of the Year: Solomon Partners (PJ Solomon)

2021 Most Prestigious Boutique of the Year: Qatalyst Partners

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