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Houlihan or Arma (two very good player in mid market)
The issue i see with HSBC is that you won't get a great deal flow or at least you will not be in a lead position on deals. HL and Arma on the other hand are best-in-class player in their space (restructuring / distressed MM sell-side and TMT respectively). I have worked with Houlihan and was quite impressed. Never worked with Arma but I have some friends there and heard good things (although tough hours)
Thanks for your great input LBOMaster. Seems like you're mainly talking about HL RX. How would you place HL CF vs Arma?
I don't know about HL CF specifically. But to me it is a better brand than Arma. Would personally choose Houlihan
Sounds like ur talking about London. Not sure about Arma Partners but I don't believe HL is exactly strong in europe. HSBC isn't dominant either but I believe it has decent deal flow.
HL or Arma Partners, as HSBC is not going to give you much deal exposure...
HL is mainly strong in restructuring, but recently acquired Quayle Munro, although it is not clear if this can boost HL in TMT
Arma Partners is very solid in TMT and gives you good exit opportunities. They are particularly strong in Software, which is today’s hottest TMT vertical. Arma Partners has good exit opps in VC too.
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