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Business Services

Top Global Business Services M&A Advisor

Business Services

2023 M&A Advisory Rankings—All Global Business Services Transactions
Source: LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
Excludes accounting firms and brokers.
Advisor Deals
Houlihan Lokey 63
Rothschild 46
Lincoln International 32
Clearwater International 31
Goldman Sachs 27

Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital-raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services.

Sectors

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Our team covers a broad array of sectors, with finance professionals dedicated to each of our primary coverage areas.

We maintain deep, senior-level relationships with major strategic and financial buyers of professional and technology-related services companies as well as large public and private company thought leaders within the industry. Our senior-level relationships throughout the industry open doors to opportunities for our clients—whether they are seeking financing, a strategic partner, or a prospective buyer. The clients we serve represent an expansive range of sectors, some of which are listed below.

BPO Services
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  • Alternative Legal Service Providers
  • Customer Experience Management (CX)
  • Diversified Business Process Management (BPM)
  • E-Discovery
  • Financing and Accounting Outsourcing
  • Language Services
  • Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO)
  • Litigation Services
  • Procurement Outsourcing
  • Records and Information Management
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Engineering and Infrastructure
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  • Construction Services
  • Construction Software
  • E&C Consulting
  • Engineering and Design
  • Industrial Services
  • Infrastructure Services
  • Program/Construction Management
  • Specialty Construction
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Environmental Services
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  • Climate Change Impact Planning and Mitigation
  • Critical Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Life Extension
  • Ecological Restoration and Remediation
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Energy-From-Waste and Biofuels
  • ESG Consulting and Engineering
  • Industrial, Hazardous, and Specialty Waste Services
  • Liquid and Solid Containment
  • Portable Equipment
  • Precision Agriculture and Sustainable Farming
  • Pump and Water Solutions
  • Solid Waste, Recycling, and Beneficial Reuse Solutions
  • Specialty Cleaning
  • Water, Air, and Soil Treatment
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Equipment-as-a-Service
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  • Airport Ground Support Equipment
  • Asset Pooling Equipment (Pallets, Mats, Kegs, etc.)
  • Audio Visual, Lighting, and Video Equipment
  • Blast Resistant Portable Buildings
  • Commercial Appliances (Laundry and Related)
  • Compressors, Chillers, and Cooling Towers
  • Cranes and Lifting Solutions
  • General Construction Equipment and Tools
  • Energy Equipment (Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream)
  • Equipment Dealerships
  • Fleet Management
  • Hospitality Equipment
  • HVAC and Temperature Control Equipment
  • Hydrovac Excavation Equipment
  • Industrial Safety Equipment
  • Liquid and Solid Containment
  • Modular Space
  • Moveable Medical Equipment
  • Municipal Vehicle Equipment
  • Portable Sanitary Solutions
  • Portable Storage
  • Pumps and Fluid Management
  • Railway Maintenance of Way
  • Returnable Transport Fixtures
  • Scaffolding Equipment and Services
  • Security and Surveillance Equipment
  • Specialty Events and Related Equipment
  • Temporary Power and Generators
  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • Traffic Safety Equipment
  • Transportation Equipment (Dry Vans, Chassis, Tractors)
  • Trench Shoring and Safety Solutions
  • Uniforms and Textiles
  • Utility T&D Equipment
  • Vending Equipment
  • Workforce Accommodations
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Facility and Residential Services
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Technical Services

  • Asset Management
  • Automation and Controls
  • Code Compliance
  • Elevator Services
  • Equipment Care
  • Fire and Life Safety
  • Flooring
  • HVAC Services
  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
  • Roofing and Siding
  • Utility and Energy Management
  • Windows and Doors

Managed Services

  • Aviation Site Services
  • Catering and Foodservice
  • Equipment-as-a-Service
  • Exterior Care
  • Grounds Management
  • Interior Maintenance and Care
  • Janitorial and Sanitation
  • Laundry Services
  • Multisite Property Services
  • Pest Control
  • Response and Restoration
  • Security Services
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HCM Services
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  • HR Consulting
  • Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO)
  • Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
  • Payroll and Benefits
  • Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs)
  • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • Talent Acquisition
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IT Services
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  • Cloud and Data
  • Cyber Services, Managed Services, and Value-Added Resellers
  • Digital Engineering
  • Enterprise Applications
  • International Markets
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Marketing Services
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  • B2B Information Services
  • Digital and Performance Marketing
  • Digital Experience and Commerce
  • Events and Experiential Marketing
  • Market Research and Insights
  • Strategic Communications
  • Vertically Focused Marketing Services
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Pharma Commercialization
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  • Clinical Trial Recruitment
  • Life Sciences Consulting
  • Market Access/Pricing/Payor Communications
  • Medical and Regulatory Writing
  • Medical Animation
  • Medical Communications
  • Medical Education Patient/Hub Services
  • Regulatory Affairs/Pharmacovigilance
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Specialty Consulting and Risk Services
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  • Cost Recovery and Pricing Consulting
  • Cyber Risk Services
  • Dispute Resolution Services
  • Enterprise Risk Management, Investigations, and Compliance
  • Financial, Accounting, and Transaction Consulting
  • Financial Compliance
  • Management Consulting
  • Operational and Restructuring Consulting
  • Trust and Corporate Services
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Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance
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  • Built Environment and Facilities
  • Products/Systems
  • Regulatory Consulting
  • Trade
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Training and Education
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  • Assessments
  • Career-Elevating Skills (Technical Training)
  • Career-Elevating Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Compliance- and Licensure-Driven (Blue Collar)
  • Compliance- and Licensure-Driven (White Collar)
  • Early Childhood
  • Healthcare
  • K–12
  • Learning Technology
  • Post-Secondary
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Transportation and Logistics
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  • Aviation and Related Services
  • Freight Brokerage
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Four Walls Logistics (Warehousing, Fulfillment, etc.)
  • Marine Transportation and Services
  • Passenger Transportation
  • Rail Transportation and Services
  • Specialized Asset-Based Trucking
  • Tech-Enabled Services
  • Transportation Equipment Leasing
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Ranon Kent Managing Director Global Head of Business Services Group
Ranon Kent