The leaders at GHJ defining industry-wide, client-centric transaction support were recognized as Leaders of Influence: M&A by the Los Angeles Business Journal this year.
LOS ANGELES, CA – GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, announced the prestigious recognition of GHJ’s Advisory Services Practice Leader Anant Patel and GHJ’s Transaction Advisory Services Practice Leader David Sutton as honorees on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s M&A Leaders of Influence list. The list highlights professionals setting the vision of a transaction, providing decision-making authority and championing deals internally throughout the Los Angeles region.
“Deals require more than careful planning and expertise,” said Tom Barry, GHJ’s managing partner. “They demand collaboration, innovation and a genuine desire to see a positive outcome for all parties. To say Anant and David have this mastered is an understatement.”
ANANT PATEL
Nationally recognized as an advisor to business leaders, private equity firms, venture capitals and institutional investors, Anant, CPA, CM&AA, has over 30 years of experience intimately serving organizations through scale and exits. Business leaders turn to Anant for financial due diligence support and guidance across buy- and sell-side deals, as well as his seasoned expertise overseeing exit planning and execution. He is also passionate about mentorship and nurturing the next generation of advisors so that the services they bring to clients are grounded in excellence and firsthand experience.
“When I began my career, I was instantly drawn to the fast pace and high stakes of transactions,” Anant said. “It has been my absolute pleasure dedicating my life’s work to growing organizations through their most intimate, and sometimes difficult, moments for their businesses. I owe this recognition to them.”
DAVID SUTTON
David works closely with privately held and founder owned companies, as well as private equity firms, leading Quality of Earnings, working capital analysis, forecasting and deal structuring that drive strong deal results. His two decades of experience in finance, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions allow him to provide a depth of knowledge when buyers and sellers look to him for guidance. What sets David apart is his ability to help clients understand risks, validate earnings, negotiate from a stronger position and close deals with confidence.
“I am immensely humbled by the trust clients put in us to support them during major decisions,” David said. “Anyone in the industry can provide a service. It is always my deepest intention to do more than that for clients – to bring them a confidant that prioritizes transparency, focus and connection.”
Through strategic guidance, rigorous analysis and deep transaction experience, Anant and David help clients identify risks, maximize value and achieve stronger outcomes at every stage of the deal lifecycle. Inclusion on this list showcases the depth of expertise and experience the Firm delivers to drive confidence, stability and growth for business owners, investors and private equity groups navigating complex transactions.
About GHJ
GHJ is a national independent advisory, tax and accounting firm that partners with businesses and nonprofit organizations to deliver clarity and confidence. Since 1953, GHJ has combined deep industry expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.
GHJ is headquartered in Los Angeles and serves clients nationwide, backed by its own dispersed workforce. With nearly 300 professionals and 26 partners, the Firm provides senior-level expertise with deep industry capabilities in food and beverage, media and advertising, entertainment and nonprofit.
GHJ is a top-ranking firm in the U.S. and member of HLB International. Through this global network, GHJ offers seamless access to resources in over 150 countries while remaining fiercely focused on client success.
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