Stifel to Acquire Bryan, Garnier & Co. in Strategic Expansion

Deal News | Jan 23, 2025 | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Stifel to Acquire Bryan, Garnier & Co. in Strategic Expansion

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP has advised Stifel Financial Corp. on its acquisition of Bryan, Garnier & Co., a prominent European investment bank specializing in technology and healthcare sectors. BCLP's legal team, including professionals from the US, UK, France, and Germany, played a pivotal role in guiding Stifel through this strategic expansion into Europe. Bryan, Garnier & Co., established in 1996, boasts an extensive suite of services including mergers & acquisitions advisory and financing solutions, employing around 200 professionals with operations spanning across several major cities including Paris, London, and New York. This acquisition aligns with Stifel's growth strategy aimed at enhancing its presence in European markets. Stifel, already recognized as a leading M&A advisor, projects significant revenue growth, showcasing a robust international footprint.

Sectors

  • Investment Banking
  • Healthcare and Technology
  • Legal Advisory

Geography

  • United States – Stifel Financial Corp. is headquartered in the United States.
  • Europe – Bryan, Garnier & Co. is headquartered in Europe and serves European markets.
  • United Kingdom – Part of the advisory team from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP was based in the UK, and Bryan, Garnier & Co. has an office in London.

Industry

  • Investment Banking – The article discusses the acquisition of Bryan, Garnier & Co., an investment bank, highlighting activities such as mergers & acquisitions advisory and financing.
  • Healthcare and Technology – Bryan, Garnier & Co. specializes in serving companies in the European technology and healthcare sectors.
  • Legal Advisory – Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP provided legal advisory services for the acquisition.

Financials

  • Not disclosed – Terms of the transaction between Stifel and Bryan, Garnier & Co. were not disclosed.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Stifel Financial Corp.AcquirerCompanyA leading M&A advisor and capital markets firm with operations in the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
Bryan, Garnier & Co.Target CompanyCompanyAn independent investment bank focusing on European technology and healthcare markets, established in 1996.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPLegal AdvisorCompanyA law firm advising Stifel on its acquisition of Bryan, Garnier & Co.
Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsFinancial AdvisorCompanyA subsidiary of Stifel, serving as the exclusive financial advisor for the transaction.