Big M&A Deals and Boutiques

Seems like a lot of the recent M&A deals are being done by the larger boutiques (EVR/LAZ/Centerview/PJT). Is this a general shift in the industry that is taking place? If so, is M&A deal flow at BBs shrinking?

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Hi qwertyzvb, the silence is deafening, sorry about that.... Any of the threads below helpful?

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