Partner, Head of Markets James Babb (right) receiving an award from CFI.co[/caption]
Over its nearly five decades of operations, KPMG Lower Gulf Ltd has developed one of the most specialised and capable financial advisory teams in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. KPMG LG’s crack team of financial advisors empowers clients to author their own success stories. The company’s advisors focus on specialised sectors of finance, continually enhancing and updating their expertise in deal advisory and restructuring, consulting, risk management, and financial infrastructure advisory services. The firm boasts an internationally experienced leadership team of more than 100 partners, directors, and associate directors who head a workforce of 1,250 professionals. The firm is a trusted partner in the GCC region, with five offices in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah) and a market presence in Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Oman, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. Most of KPMG LG’s staff have local and international experience, as well as an intimate understanding of regional markets and business practices. As part of the KPMG global network, the firm can draw on the knowledge and resources of 207,000 people working in member firms around the world — 153 countries and territories in total — to deliver effective solutions, and exceptional client value. The CFI.co judging panel recognises that the firm’s expertise and strength of purpose have achieved strong and consistent growth over recent years. The judges are pleased to offer KPMG Lower Gulf Limited the 2019 award for Best Financial Advisory Team (GCC).