Best Boutique and Middle Market IB and M&A Firms for an Entry level Analyst to Apply to

Hello I was just looking for some advice on the best boutique and middle market IB and M&A firms for an entry level analyst to apply to. I am going to be completing my MSc in Finance at ESADE, in Barcelona over this year. I want to have a comprehensive list of firms now to be on top of the application process and achieve the best result.

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