Andrew brings 17 years’ Healthcare M&A experience, most recently at Houlihan Lokey, where he co-founded the European Healthcare team. Prior to this, Andrew held positions at Lazard and Deutsche Bank, and advised on 35 M&A deals totalling over $100bn and more than 30 completed financings totalling over $50bn. Notable transactions include: advising Oakley Capital on the acquisition of Horizons Optical from Sherpa Partners, A&M Capital on its acquisition of GBUK Group from H2, imes-icor on its sale to EMZ Partners on behalf of Ardian, Proteros on its sale to Inflexion, Astorg on its acquisition of Corden Pharma, and Sun European Partners on its acquisition of DD Group.
DC Advisory’s global Healthcare team comprises specialists in MedTech, Pharma, Outsourced Manufacturing, Care & Services, Healthcare IT and Supply Chain, and Life Sciences. This year, the team has completed 12 transactions, including advising: Ortho Rhode Island on its partnership with Spire Orthopedic Partners, Blackstone on its acquisition of I’rom Group, Näder Holding on its €1.1bn debt financing to support a buyback of shares from EQT, and Eurazeo on the sale of Peters Surgical to Advanced Medical Solutions Group.
Tim Morris, CEO, DC Advisory UK commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to the team to lead the UK Healthcare offering. He brings a wealth of expertise, industry insight and relationships that I have no doubt will benefit clients across the international marketplace. At a time where Healthcare M&A is active with private equity and strategic transactions, as well as refinancings, Andrew’s appointment marks a critical step towards strengthening our position as a leader in global Healthcare M&A. We are thrilled to welcome him to the business!”
Andrew Murray-Lyon, Managing Director, DC Advisory UK said: “Given the strength of DC Advisory’s extensive global advisory capabilities, culture and established relationships, I am excited to join the firm to help drive the expansion of our global Healthcare coverage. Healthcare markets are uniquely active across all sub-segments and more broadly continue to be one of the most active M&A sectors. I look forward to continuing to support clients to deliver superior outcomes and working closely with sponsors, founders and corporates in the space.”
This marks the 33rd senior hire for the international firm in 24 months as DC Advisory, along with shareholder Daiwa Securities Inc., continues to invest in the acquisition of top talent to deliver the premier, mid-market full-service investment bank, globally.
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