Duff & Phelps performs investment banking and advisory services for corporations, government entities, private equity firms, and hedge funds. The group's financial advisory segment offers asset valuation, tax services, and dispute and legal management consulting services. Its investment banking business provides advisory services related to corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructurings, and other transactions. The alternative asset advisory segment specializes in portfolio valuation, complex asset solutions, and due diligence. Duff & Phelps, which is owned by a consortium of investors, has nearly 40 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.