Pros
Strong expertise in their areas of focus. The Senior Bankers are experienced and effective. Good compensation. The work is demanding, but you should expect that in M&A advisory and most people are genuinely good human beings.
Cons
Lots of the normal cons for a small boutique advisory shop. Long hours, random staffings, used to lack some of the resources of a larger firm, but may not be the case anymore after the acquisition by CG