Feb 25, 2015

Moelis vs Houlihan (London)

Hi all,

Wanted to know how's the standing of boutique firms such as Moelis and Houlihan in London? More specifically the corporate finance arm (rather than the restructuring arm).

Any views are welcomed.

Thanks

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PCSC

11y

Comparatively? Moelis. HL is still trying to stand up CF internationally. RX is well established.

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UKUndergrad

11y

Look at their transactions pages. Then look at their senior bankers based out of London and compare pedigrees. Do this and it will be obvious... Moelis.

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Xaipe

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Advisory would be Moelis. RX would be Houlihan, although Moelis is very solid in that area too.

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