CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – August 3, 2026 – Marks Baughan, the leading global investment bank in the legal and compliance sector, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 2026 TOP 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market™ by Grady Campbell, a premier branding and marketing firm serving the middle market. 2026 is the second consecutive year Marks Baughan has received the recognition, following its selection to the inaugural 2025 list.
Grady Campbell’s TOP 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market™ award program highlights investment banks, advisors, and consultants that make meaningful contributions to the middle market and set new standards for excellence in client service, strategic advisory, and market leadership.
Nick Baughan, Managing Director at Marks Baughan said, “Making the TOP 50 list for a second year in a row is continued validation of the work our team does every day for legal and compliance companies navigating a pivotal moment for their businesses. We’re honored to be recognized alongside so many respected firms in the middle market, and we remain committed to delivering the market insight and hands-on advisory our clients depend on.”
In its announcement, Grady Campbell’s Founder Kerry Grady noted, “We are proud to support the 2026 TOP 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market whose relentless pursuit of excellence leads to significant advantages for their clients.”
The TOP 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market™ awards are part of Grady Campbell’s broader TOP 50 award programs, which also include the TOP 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market™. These highly regarded awards are trusted across the industry by private equity firms, investment banks, asset managers, limited partners, and business owners for their independence and integrity in recognizing excellence among small and mid-sized firms.
About Marks Baughan Securities
Marks Baughan provides global investment banking services to growth companies in the legal and compliance sectors. Our clients are software, technology-enabled services, and data-intensive companies seeking shareholder liquidity or growth capital, as well as law firms and other legal asset platforms exploring outside investment. With a record of +125 transactions totaling more than $10 billion in value across M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory, we bring unmatched expertise, negotiating skill, and market intel to every client relationship. Our professionals excel at defensible positioning and disciplined processes that maximize shareholder value, and they give our clients access to the networks and experience derived from years of interaction with top executives and investors in legal and compliance.
Learn more at www.marksbaughan.com.
About Grady Campbell
Founded in 1989, Grady Campbell is a leading branding and marketing firm that supports top-performing middle-market firms with strategic brand building, design, and digital marketing solutions. The firm’s Top 50 award programs are designed to spotlight and promote the achievements of leading professionals and firms in private equity and investment banking.