Duff & Phelps Adds a Managing Director to its Tokyo Office

New York (ots/PRNewswire) -

Duff & Phelps Corporation (NYSE: DUF), a leading provider of
independent financial advisory and investment banking services, today
announced that Atsuo Andy Watanabe has joined the firm as a Managing
Director to lead the Tokyo office.

Duff & Phelps also announced that Yasuo Ando joined the firm as a
Director in the Tokyo office. Mr. Ando is a seasoned professional
with many years of experience in M&A and corporate finance.

Mr. Watanabe joins Duff & Phelps from GMD Corporate Finance
Limited (GMD), a member firm of KPMG International. While at GMD as
Partner, Mr. Watanabe assisted many strategic buyers and financial
investors; advised industrial corporations on reorganizations,
divestitures and turnarounds; and assisted in a number of
transactions. Mr. Watanabe previously worked in the Corporate Finance
Division and the International Planning Division of the Long-Term
Credit Bank of Japan.

Mr. Watanabe brings more than 20 years of experience in investment
banking and corporate finance, with strong expertise in M&A,
valuation and structured finance. He has managed various transactions
for top-tier Japanese, U.S. and multi-national corporations and
advised a number of major Japanese corporations on their
restructuring efforts, including strategic planning and divestitures
of non-core business.

Kleon Phili, Managing Director in charge of Duff & Phelps'
international operations, said, "I am excited that both Andy and
Yasuo have joined our team in Japan. Their experience will be
extremely valuable to our clients in Japan and Asia."

Noah Gottdiener, Chief Executive Officer of Duff & Phelps, said,
"Our capabilities and wide range of industry experience are
well-matched for opportunities in the Japanese marketplace and the
individuals joining the firm bring with them significant experience
that will enhance our service offering and presence across Asia."

About Duff & Phelps

Duff & Phelps Corporation (NYSE: DUF) is a leading provider of
independent financial advisory and investment banking services,
supporting client needs principally in the areas of valuation,
transactions, financial restructurings and disputes. Founded in 1932,
the company's mission is to protect, recover and maximize value for
its clients, by providing independent and unbiased advice on issues
related to highly technical and complex assessments of value.
Services include financial reporting valuation, tax services, real
estate and fixed asset services, corporate finance consulting,
fairness and solvency opinions, restructuring advisory, and dispute
and legal management consulting. Investment banking services are
provided by Duff & Phelps Securities, LLC. With over 1,000 employees
serving clients worldwide through offices located in the United
States, Europe and Asia, Duff & Phelps is committed to delivering
insightful advice and service of exceptional quality, integrity and
objectivity. For more information, visit www.duffandphelps.com.

Investor Relations: Media Contact:
Breanna Downes Sherri Saltzman
+1-212-871-7700 +1-973-775-8329
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