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The McLean Group
Industry Focus

Defense, Government & Intelligence

We have been helping defense and government services contractors since 1997.

Overview

M&A and corporate finance for federal contractors

The McLean Group’s DGI practice provides M&A advisory and corporate finance services to middle-market defense and government companies. The team is led by senior finance experts, former industry executives, and former military and intelligence professionals.

We have completed transactions with many of the industry’s most prominent strategic buyers and defense and government-focused private equity firms, and we maintain close working relationships with key decision makers at the sector’s large and mid-tier public and private firms.

Our clients provide products and services to the DoD, the Intelligence Community and civilian government agencies.

Where our clients operate

Information Technology

  • Systems Engineering
  • Network Engineering
  • Software Development
  • Database Architecture
  • Hardware Manufacturing
  • Facilities Management

Advisory / Consulting

  • Financial and Strategic
  • International Development
  • Management
  • Human Capital
  • Acquisition
  • Health & Safety

Communications

  • C4ISR
  • SATCOM
  • Secure Networks
  • Component Manufacturing
  • Biometrics and Forensics
  • Information Assurance
Track Record

Selected Engagements

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Microtel acquired by Tyto Athene, an Arlington Capital portfolio company
Groundswell Consulting Group acquired by CollabraLink
ATI acquired by ANSER from SCRA
Applied Defense Solutions acquired by L3
Babel Street acquired by Veritas Capital
Senior Team

Who leads the practice

Joshua Butler
Joshua ButlerManaging DirectorAdvises founder-owned businesses, sponsor-backed companies and corporate divestitures. Formerly Baird and Barclays Capital.jbutler@mcleanllc.com
Mitch Martin
Mitch MartinManaging Director, Co-head DGILed or co-led more than 100 DGI transactions. West Point honors graduate, former Army infantry commander, MIT Sloan MBA.mmartin@mcleanllc.com
Andy Smith
Andy SmithManaging Director, Co-head DGICPA accredited in business valuation, named a Super CPA by the Virginia Society of CPAs and a Top 50 CPA in Washington, DC.asmith@mcleanllc.com
Recent Publication

2025 M&A Year In Review

Our annual look at deal volume, valuations and buyer behavior across the defense and government services market.

Download the Report

Thinking about a transaction in the federal market?

A conversation with the DGI team costs nothing and usually clarifies timing, readiness and who the real buyers are.