Pat Guerin, Managing Director and Co-Head of European Investment Banking and Co-Head of Global M&A, recently spoke with Financial News about Baird’s accelerated investment banking growth in Europe. In recent years, the firm has significantly expanded its European Investment Banking team, focusing intently on key senior hires.

Baird has increased its European dealmaking associate headcount by 60% over the past five years, outpacing competitors that have scaled back. The firm’s continued expansion is driven by sustained focus on the Technology & Services and Industrials sectors.

“Tech and services will remain critical drivers of M&A activity,” said Guerin. “We continue to invest in top-tier bankers to support that growth.”

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