Merger and Acquisition Services
In the current environment, where everything seems to be uncertain, volatility and change remain constant. As the global markets open after months of lockdown, M&A deals that had been stalled or postponed are now being reconsidered, making it the right time for investment bankers and advisory firms to gain first-mover advantage.
We understand what it takes to support investment banks across the globe; we have a full suite of services, offering end-to-end support from deal origination to execution. Our years of experience in working with global and regional investment banks and advisory firms help us support them as an extension of their teams, offering timely and accurate insights, valuations and due diligence to keep them in the lead.
Who we serve
M&A Support to Investment Banks & Advisors
Automation and workflow management platforms
Automate the creation of fully formatted credential slides in any template instantly
Centralized downloads of real-time company filings on a single platform (US, UK, Canada, Japan and more)
How we are different
ONE-STOP SHOP FOR TRANSACTION ADVISORY SUPPORT
Comprehensive solution for advisory firms, with deep functional knowledge of all aspects of corporate finance, transaction advisory and valuations
DEEP INDUSTRY EXPERTISE AND STRONG MARKET EXPERIENCE
Integrated knowledge of our dedicated sectoral teams and working with a spectrum of global banks enable us to offer compelling support for our clients
STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS TRANSACTION TYPES
Gained robust experience and understanding of the advisory value chain, by supporting various sell side, buy side and divestiture transactions
STRONG INTEGRATION AND HIGH BUSINESS VALUE
With long-standing relationships across large and mid-sized investment banks, we can support on ideation and investigation of opportunities that are in the best interests of our clients
What we have done
Corporate finance and capital markets support to a UAE-based bank
What we are proud of
USD0.5m
cost savings annually
3,000
hours of work delivered
IB Analytics for a Europe Based Investment Bank
What we are proud of
$500m
in cost savings since 2003
30%
reduction in turnaround time for standard pitch books through automation
Our perspective on Mergers & Acquisitions
February 4, 2022
January 12, 2022
Meet our experts
Anish Ailawadi
Senior Director, Investment Banking
Anish has been with Acuity Knowledge Partners for over 13 years and presently heads the Investment Banking vertical. He is based out of our Gurgaon office and oversees delivery teams and client engagements for various bulge-bracket banks, mid-size banks, regional banks, advisory and boutique firms across M&A, Industry Coverage, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Loan Syndications and Leveraged Finance. During his tenure, he also set up a shared services center for one of his clients in India. Anish is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has done his Bachelors in Commerce from Delhi University.
Anish Ailawadi
Senior Director, Investment Banking
Adrian Wright
Senior Director, Investment Banking, Private Equity and Consulting Business Development
Adrian leads Business Development across Investment Banking, Private Equity and Consulting clients in EMEA and APAC. He has 20 years' experience working in the financial services industry, having spent 13 years working in Equity Capital Markets for Rothschild and RBS, before moving to Acuity Knowledge Partners in 2013. He has a deep knowledge of financial markets, having originated and executed over USD50bn of ECM transactions across a wide range of sectors, products and geographies. He has extensive experience working with and advising the majority of Investment Banking coverage and product groups, and leading global Private Equity firms. Adrian holds a MA (Hons Oxon) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford.
Adrian Wright
Senior Director, Investment Banking, Private Equity and Consulting Business Development
Marie Filotti
Head, APAC Business Development
Marie Filotti heads APAC Business Development at Acuity Knowledge Partners and is based in Hong Kong. She joined the firm in 2018 after 13 years in Investment Banking and Capital Markets, mainly at Nomura (previously Lehman Brothers), and also worked on the corporate side, having run Investor Relations at a China-based ASX-listed gas company. She uses her experience in the industry to advise our clients on best practices in implementation of engagements across all sectors. Marie holds a BA from Yale University and a Masters in Finance from Sciences-Po Paris.
Marie Filotti
Head, APAC Business Development
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