Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company commenced operations in 2007 and was founded by Ken Moelis after his career at UBS. The firm is headquartered in New York and operates as a publicly listed, independent advisory-focused investment bank.

The firm advises corporations, financial sponsors, governments and other institutions across M&A and strategic advisory, capital markets, capital structure advisory and private capital advisory. Its work includes acquisitions and disposals, restructurings, recapitalisations, financing transactions and private fundraising.

Moelis is particularly strong in complex M&A and capital-structure situations, where clients may value independent advice and direct access to senior dealmakers. Its 2025 global M&A ranking and transaction volume place it among the more prominent independent advisory firms, while its relatively focused platform offers exposure to high-stakes advisory work rather than the lending, trading and broad product mix of a universal bank.