Business Wire·Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 AM ET

Houlihan Lokey to Acquire Vicente & Partners

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. agreed to acquire Vicente & Partners on 30 October 2026 to strengthen its coverage in beauty, personal care, & pet health sectors.
Vicente & Partners was founded in London in 2020 by Alejandro Vicente, a former Global Head of Consumer Goods Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan.
Alejandro Vicente will join Houlihan Lokey as a Managing Director alongside Partners Lidiia Gaiduk & Michelle Garcia.
A total of nine financial professionals from Vicente & Partners will join Houlihan Lokey's London office as part of the transaction.
The acquired team advised on notable transactions including Touchland's sale to Church & Dwight, Kering's acquisition of Creed, & Coty's $4.3 billion disposal of its Professional & Retail Hair business to KKR.
Jay Novak, Global Co-Head of Corporate Finance at Houlihan Lokey, stated the partnership aligns with the firm's focus on deep subsector specialization & global reach.
Alejandro Vicente noted that joining Houlihan Lokey allows the team to leverage the firm's global reach while maintaining their independent & discreet advisory approach.
Alexander Grünwald, Global Co-Head of the Consumer Group at Houlihan Lokey, highlighted that the acquisition cements the firm's position as a comprehensive consumer advisory team.
Houlihan Lokey's Consumer Group employs more than 140 industry-dedicated professionals worldwide & was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for global consumer transactions under $1 billion in 2025 by LSEG.