Houlihan Lokey – Europe

Providing consistent excellence across Europe

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…Beyond his technical and creative skills, Aura Consulting proved to be a reliable and trustworthy professional team, a company you can confidently depend on throughout all phases of a project. Their proactive attitude, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence make them a truly valuable partner. I recommend Aura Consulting without reservation to any organisation seeking a dedicated, talented, and dependable team.

Alberico Altieri, IT Director, Infrastructure, HOULIHAN LOKEY

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Brief

Houlihan Lokey, a global investment bank with a growing international footprint, appointed Aura Consulting to deliver a series of high-performance workplace environments across Europe. Projects ranged from a landmark 80k sqft headquarters in London to regional offices including Paris (10k sqft), Milan (15k sqft), Amsterdam (6k sqft), Munich (15k sqft), Manchester (5k sqft), and Madrid (12k sqft).

Each office was tailored to local market needs while upholding Houlihan Lokey’s global workplace standards. Working closely with in-country teams and international stakeholders, Aura provided consistent design leadership, programme management, and cost control across all projects. These varied locations required deep understanding of local regulations, suppliers, and cultural expectations, balanced with the need for global brand alignment.

Challenges

Consistency Across Regions.
Maintaining a unified global design language across multiple markets, with different regulatory, cultural, and procurement contexts.

Local Delivery with Global Standards.
Ensuring quality and programme consistency while working with varied local contractors, supply chains, and building types – from heritage-listed buildings to modern towers.

Remote Stakeholder Coordination.
Managing multiple time zones, languages, and project teams while ensuring decisions aligned with the client’s global workplace vision.

Highlights

Trusted Global Partner.
Aura has become Houlihan Lokey’s trusted partner for workplace delivery across Europe, reflecting our ability to scale project success internationally.

Cultural Sensitivity.
Aura’s approach respected local working cultures and architectural context, ensuring each space felt authentically part of its location while delivering on a global brand vision.

Premium Design Standards.
High-quality finishes, bespoke joinery, acoustic optimisation, and integrated client-facing areas reflect Houlihan Lokey’s position in the financial sector.

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