International investment bank DC Advisory has strengthened its global Financial Sponsors Group (FSG), expanding its network across Asia, Europe and the United States and reinforcing its commitment to providing cross-border private equity advisory services.
DC Advisory's global FSG now comprises more than 40 professionals, including its dedicated UK team led by Andrew Strudwick and senior teams across continental Europe. In the United States, the firm has recently appointed Yaron Redlich and Matthew Eichenblatt, while in Asia, its Japan office is home to one of the most experienced independent middle-market advisory teams. The firm's presence in Southeast Asia has also been strengthened with the appointment of Roy Toledano as Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking in Singapore.
Over the past 12 months, DC Advisory has advised on 184 transactions globally, including 60 cross-border deals. Of these, 88 transactions (48%) involved private equity firms or their portfolio companies, while a total of 116 transactions (63%) included either a client or counterparty backed by a financial sponsor. These figures highlight the firm's strong position within the private equity market and its ability to connect clients with specialist investors and buyers across multiple jurisdictions.
DC Advisory combines deep sector expertise with extensive local market knowledge, advising private equity firms, corporates and strategic acquirers across a broad range of industries, including Aerospace, Defence & Government Services; Business & Tech-Enabled Services; Consumer, Retail & Leisure; Education; Financial Services; Healthcare; Industrials; Infrastructure; Media & Telecoms; Real Estate; and Technology & Software. The firm also has dedicated teams specialising in Debt Advisory & Restructuring, GP Strategic Advisory and Private Capital.
Toru Yamamoto, Head of Global Investment Banking at Daiwa Securities, said: "We have built specialist teams across each of our strategic markets to help clients navigate an increasingly global and competitive environment. With more than 40 professionals dedicated to this activity across three continents, we provide access to deep market expertise and senior-level relationships throughout the global private equity ecosystem, enabling us to position every asset with the most relevant buyers."
The Global Executive Committee of DC Advisory added: "Private equity firms account for almost half of our international client base, making sponsor advisory one of our core strengths. Having a fully integrated global team ensures that our clients can access the most relevant investors regardless of where a transaction takes place. As dealmaking becomes increasingly international, this level of connectivity is essential to delivering successful outcomes."
About DC Advisory
DC Advisory is an international investment bank committed to making a difference. As part of a well-established global business, the firm has more than 750 professionals across 24 locations in Asia, Europe and the United States. Through 11 sector-focused teams, DC Advisory provides independent, tailored advice across M&A, Debt Advisory & Restructuring, Private Capital and unrivalled access to Asian investment expertise. Please visit https://www.dcadvisory.com/about-us/
As part of Daiwa Securities Group Inc., DC Advisory is supported by a long-term shareholder committed to building a client-focused global advisory business.