DC Advisory - thoughts?

Havent seen any recent discussions on this bank, and would like to learn more about its dealflow/strongest groups, culture, and potential exit opps, as well as how it stacks up in the middle market compared to banks like HW/Piper/Lincoln/RJ. Thanks!

 
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Doesn't compare to any of those guys in the middle market space. Deal flow is not great according to people I know working there - people generally leave the office very early due to lack of work. Heard the culture can be a bit over-compensate-y. Have seen virtually no exits to PE but maybe some to corporate. Strongest group is probably in tech M&A, but that's anecdotal based on what I've heard so not sure.

 

Deal flow, exits ops and comp are far from great in the US. Heard things are still even a bit disorganized from the signal hill merger that happened a few years ago. I’d avoid if you can. Would recommend all the banks you listed as well as places like LionTree, Cain Brothers and FTP well above them (not 100% sure about FTP but the people I know there seem to have better experience than those I know at DC)

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