Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is an American middle market investment bank headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Here's an overview of the company: ## History and Founding BGL was founded in 1989 by Michael Gibbons and Kevin Brown. However, just six weeks after its founding, Kevin Brown passed away in a powerboat racing accident. This led Gibbons to shift the firm's focus towards providing investment banking services[1]. ## Services and Expansion BGL offers a range of services including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, capital markets, financial restructurings, valuations, and strategic advice. The firm has expanded significantly since its inception, opening offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City, among others[1][3]. In 2010, BGL established a real estate investment banking group to diversify its offerings[1]. ## Notable Deals and Sectors BGL has been involved in several notable deals, such as advising Lordstown Motors on a reverse merger with DiamondPeak Holdings and the sale of Ben Venue Laboratories to Boehringer Ingelheim[1]. The firm specializes in various sectors including industrials, environmental services, healthcare, and consumer products[1][4]. ## Global Reach As a founding member of Global M&A Partners, BGL can service clients in over 30 countries worldwide[3]. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, LLC, a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC[3][4]. ## Company Structure BGL operates as a partnership owned exclusively by its professionals, focusing on delivering exceptional results for clients through senior-level attention and sector-focused expertise[5].