Duff & Phelps are a global advisory firm who protect, restore and maximise value for clients in valuations, corporate finance, investigations, disputes, cybersecurity, compliance and regulatory matters, as well as other governance-related issues. Founded by William Duff and George Phelps in 1932, the firm today has almost 3,500 professionals in 28 countries across the world. They work with more than 5,000 clients across diverse sectors, mitigating risk to assets, operations and people. Their clients include publicly traded and privately-held companies, law firms, government entities and investment organisations, such as private equity firms and hedge funds. They also advise the world's leading standard-setting bodies on valuation and governance best practices. The Duff & Phelps team differentiate themselves with their commitment to questioning assumptions, being the independent eye, critically analysing facts and telling their clients what they need to know to make sound decisions. The Chief Executive Officer is Noah Gottdeiner.