Adds four new LA-based professionals to its global team

Livingstone has opened a new office in Los Angeles. The office is located in Manhattan Beach and is now home to a growing team of experienced M&A advisors.

The team in Livingstone’s newest office consists of long time LA residents and includes:

• Brennan Libbey, Partner
  Brennan was most recently Head of Business Services at Houlihan Lokey and brings over 20 years of mid-market experience.  He specialises in the growing Business Services and Media & Technology sectors. He will lead the LA office and US Business Services team.

• Ian Wagner, Associate Director
  Prior to Livingstone, Ian was a Corporate Development officer at digital marketing services leader ReachLocal. Previously, he was an investment banker at UBS and Houlihan Lokey, where he focused on the Business Services and Technology sectors.

• Michael Parrott, Associate Director
  Mike joins Livingstone following banking roles at Greif & Co. and Stifel Financial Corp., where he focused on transactions across sectors including Media & Technology and financial services. He is a former active duty Marine and technology officer in the US Marine Corps.

• Kenechukwu Orjioke, Analyst
  Kene will join the Los Angeles team following his internship with Livingstone. He is graduating from UCLA with a degree in Political Science.

“With offices across three continents, Livingstone becomes the West Coast’s premier integrated international mid-market M&A and Debt Advisory firm,” said Partner Brennan Libbey. “We look forward to leveraging the firm’s global relationships and deep sector experience as we continue to grow Livingstone Los Angeles and the firm’s presence across the world.”

With a unique ecosystem for talent, technology and innovation, growing businesses and entrepreneurs continue to flock to the state of California. Manhattan Beach, one of three cities that make up Los Angeles’ South Bay, is widely known for ideal weather and world-class beaches; but in recent years, it has also become home to a variety of interesting companies, dealmakers and investment funds. For Livingstone, Manhattan Beach best represents a reflection of the firm’s unique culture, where drinks with a client at a beach bar can follow serious negotiations and precede a red-eye flight to Europe out of nearby LAX airport.

“Our Los Angeles office is an exceptional achievement for the firm and a testament to Livingstone’s U.S. team and its growing reputation as a fully-integrated, international mid-market M&A and Debt Advisory firm,” said Partner David Sulaski. “Los Angeles is an ideal location from which to expand our growing US focus on the Business Services and the Media & Technology sectors, while providing another important connection for the firm into global markets. We plan to grow significantly in this region.”