Houlihan Lokey

Established in 1972 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Houlihan Lokey is an independent investment bank advising corporations, financial sponsors, governments, and other institutions. Its global platform covers the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

The firm operates across Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring, and Financial and Valuation Advisory. Corporate Finance includes M&A and capital solutions; restructuring advises companies and creditor groups in distressed and bankruptcy situations; and valuation supports transaction opinions, portfolio valuation, financial reporting, tax, and litigation matters.

Houlihan Lokey is particularly strong in transaction volume and complex advisory work. LSEG ranked it the leading investment bank globally by M&A deal count in 2025, while its restructuring and valuation practices are also among the firm's defining franchises.