Our philosophy
is different
from that of larger investment banks that may use a more generic,
“cookie cutter” approach to assignments. We do not rely
on junior-level bankers who have theoretical as opposed to practical
experience in executing transactions. Through the use of more experienced
bankers and a rigorous, "front-end" look at realistic outcomes,
our execution strategies are tailored to meet or exceed market demands
for valuation, disclosure, and risk assessment.
By providing our clients
with well researched options, a willingness to confront market realities,
and professionally addressing market demands for information, we can
mediate between shareholder objectives and those of management.
Who We Are:
The Fairmont Group
is a an independent investment banking group headed by Jack Helm.
Mr. Helm has over 25 years of experience in all facets of corporate
finance. He was trained at Citicorp in New York in Financial Institutions,
and in Lehman Brothers’ Financial Institutions and Healthcare
Groups. Mr. Helm is bilingual and was transferred to Lehman Brothers’
Frankfurt office in 1988 to leverage the firm’s expertise in
the German and European multinational markets. Mr. Helm left Lehman
Brothers in 1995 to run Wasserstein Perella’s highly successful
German mergers and acquisitions practice, until the sale of the firm
to Dresdner Bank in 2000. Mr. Helm resides in Virginia and is the
father of three children with an avid interest in history and current
US politics.
The
Fairmont Group maintains corporate relationships with the independent
investment banking firm of Hock & Co in Frankfurt which is headed
by ex-Lehman Brothers colleague, Robert Hock. The Fairmont Group has
also worked extensively with Folgat AG in Frankfurt, which is owned
and operated by Alexander Krylov with a focus on direct investment
opportunities in the Ukraine. The firm employs other corporate interns
and external consultants on a case by case basis. We are always on
the lookout for bright, motivated associates who have an international
outlook.
