Established in 1972 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Houlihan Lokey is a leading global independent investment bank serving corporations, financial sponsors, and government agencies worldwide. With offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, we bring deep product expertise and sector knowledge to every engagement. Ranked No. 1 for all global M&A transactions, No. 1 in global restructuring, and the No. 1 M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, our track record reflects an unwavering commitment to client success.

We are financial professionals who believe that superior advisory outcomes come from genuine independence, deep industry knowledge, and a collaborative culture. Our team-oriented, entrepreneurial environment enables advisors to dedicate themselves fully to each client without the conflicts of interest that can arise at larger, integrated financial institutions. Our Net Promoter Score of +77 and a 95% client satisfaction rating speak louder than any league table ranking — they reflect the trust clients place in us, and why they keep coming back.

We guide clients through the most complex financial and strategic challenges they face at every stage of their business life cycle. Across three core practices — Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring, and Financial and Valuation Advisory — we serve as a trusted, independent advocate. Whether we are advising on a transformative M&A transaction, navigating a complex restructuring, providing a fairness opinion, or delivering a valuation for financial reporting, we bring the same rigour, independence, and commitment to every mandate.

Our unique platform and collaborative culture enable our advisors to create better outcomes for our clients. Unwavering commitment to client success fuels our growth and creates lasting shareholder value. We believe the investment bank clients come back to is one that earns trust through exceptional advice — every time.

We are driven by a passion for excellence and a belief that truly independent advice is the foundation of every great client outcome. We uphold intellectual rigour in our analysis, transparency in our counsel, and integrity in every relationship. Our entrepreneurial culture rewards drive, vision, and collaboration — qualities that define the Houlihan Lokey professional at every level.

Few investment banks combine the depth of sector expertise, the breadth of global relationships, and the genuine independence that Houlihan Lokey offers. We maintain no conflicting proprietary trading or lending businesses — we advise, period. Our scale gives us access to capital markets intelligence and a global network of relationships, while our culture ensures every client receives a dedicated, senior-led team. The results are consistent: No. 1 in global M&A, No. 1 in restructuring, and a Net Promoter Score that rivals the world's most respected brands.

Houlihan Lokey publishes an annual Sustainability Report outlining our ESG commitments across our operations and communities. We are committed to promoting sustainable and safe communities for our employees, clients, and neighbours, conserving natural resources, and reducing our environmental footprint company-wide through recycling programmes, carpooling incentives, and support for environmental organisations. We approach environmental responsibility with the same vigour we bring to client solutions.

Through our Charitable Giving Programme and Give a Day to Charity initiative, Houlihan Lokey employees volunteer up to two working days per year with local charities of their choosing, supported by financial contributions from the firm. We make charitable contributions on behalf of clients and match employee donations, supporting organisations including Save the Children, UNICEF, World Central Kitchen, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and many others across the communities where we live and work.

Houlihan Lokey is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and providing opportunities regardless of background. Our Communities — Asians and Pacific Islanders, Black Professionals, LGBTQ+, Parents and Caregivers, Women Professionals, and Veterans — bring employees together to celebrate and support one another. We complement these communities with Mentorship Exchange programmes, Roundtable Events connecting junior and senior professionals, and Cultural and Historical Month Observances. We are not only committed to building a more inclusive organisation ourselves, but also to inspiring others to do the same.