Global advisory company Stout Risius Ross Inc. said Jan. 11that it acquired Natoma Partners LLC, effective Jan. 1.

Natoma Partners is a Chicago-based management consulting companythat provides forensic investigation, litigation consulting, expert witnesstestimony and other financial consulting services.

The deal expands Stout Risius Ross' dispute advisory andforensic services practice. In addition to dispute advisory and forensic services,Stout Risius Ross handles investment banking, valuation and financial opinions.

Managing Director Daniel Broadhurst will join Stout RisiusRoss from Natoma Partners.