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Houlihan Lokey Further Expands Oil and Gas Coverage Into Middle East
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Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has expanded its operations in the Middle East by appointing Rouzbeh Fazlinejad as Managing Director, leading its new Oil & Gas industry group based in Dubai. Fazlinejad brings extensive experience from senior roles at Berenberg and TD Securities, particularly in M&A and capital markets. This strategic move follows the expansion of the Oil & Gas team into Europe earlier this year, aiming to enhance the firm's advisory services in the region, leveraging its global network.
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Appointment of Rouzbeh Fazlinejad as Managing Director to lead Oil & Gas coverage in the Middle East.
Launch of the first dedicated Oil & Gas industry group in the Middle East.
Expansion of advisory services in a region with significant transaction opportunities.
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Rouzbeh Fazlinejad Joins as a Managing Director to Lead Oil and Gas Coverage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today the expansion of its global Oil & Gas team into the Middle East with the appointment of Rouzbeh Fazlinejad as a Managing Director, based in Dubai. This appointment also marks the launch of the firm’s first industry group in the Middle East.
Mr. Fazlinejad joins the firm having held senior positions at both Berenberg and TD Securities. Most recently, he spent three years as Head of M&A at Berenberg, where he led the establishment of its international M&A franchise and also headed the firm’s relationships in the global energy and infrastructure industry. Prior to this, he spent 12 years at TD Securities, ultimately becoming Head of European Energy, advising clients on both M&A and capital markets assignments.
“Having expanded our Oil & Gas team into Europe earlier this year, we are now delighted to be launching our dedicated coverage team in the Middle East with Rouzbeh’s appointment,” said J.P. Hanson, Head of Houlihan Lokey’s global Oil & Gas Group. “He brings significant experience and deep industry knowledge as a trusted advisor to clients across the energy spectrum, including supermajors, NOCs, and independents as well as mid-cap energy and infrastructure companies in EMEA. His focus on achieving superior results for his clients makes him an ideal cultural fit for Houlihan Lokey.”
Arun Reddy, Managing Director and Head of Middle East and Africa at Houlihan Lokey, commented: “We are pleased with the progress that our Middle East business has made since we established our office here in 2017, advising on some of the largest and most complex transactions. We are excited to be expanding our client offering in the region and plan to add more expertise to our local team in due course to provide clients with the full suite of advisory services offered across Houlihan Lokey’s global network.”
Mr. Fazlinejad holds a BsC in Finance, Investment and Risk from Cass Business School and Emory University.
With more than 70 industry-dedicated professionals in seven offices around the world, Houlihan Lokey’s global Oil & Gas Group provides superior service and achieves outstanding results for its clients in M&A, A&D, capital markets, capital formation, corporate finance, and recapitalizations throughout the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the oil and gas sector. The group has advised on more than 100 transactions over the past three years across every key global region.
About Houlihan Lokey
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past six consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past seven consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.
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Source: Houlihan Lokey
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What is the significance of Rouzbeh Fazlinejad's appointment at Houlihan Lokey?
Rouzbeh Fazlinejad's appointment as Managing Director marks Houlihan Lokey's first dedicated Oil & Gas industry group in the Middle East, enhancing its regional advisory capabilities.
What experience does Rouzbeh Fazlinejad bring to Houlihan Lokey?
Fazlinejad has significant experience in M&A and capital markets from his previous roles at Berenberg and TD Securities, focusing on the energy sector.
How has Houlihan Lokey expanded its Oil & Gas services recently?
Houlihan Lokey expanded its Oil & Gas services by establishing a new team in the Middle East and earlier this year, expanded into Europe.
What clients will the new Oil & Gas group focus on?
The new group will serve clients across the energy spectrum, including supermajors, NOCs, independents, and mid-cap companies in EMEA.
What are Houlihan Lokey's strengths in the investment banking sector?
Houlihan Lokey is recognized as the No. 1 M&A advisor in the U.S. for six consecutive years and is also a leader in global restructuring and fairness opinions.
