Accordion Adds Turnaround Capabilities with Mackinac Partners Acquisition

Accordion, a private equity-focused financial consulting and technology firm, acquired Mackinac Partners, a financial advisory, restructuring and operational turnaround firm.

May 14, 2021 Accordion | Jim Weissenborn | Mackinac | Nick Leopard Ian Koplin

B. Riley Serves as CRO for Fresh Acquisitions in Chapter 11 Process

B. Riley Advisory Services is serving as chief restructuring officer and financial advisor to Fresh Acquisitions, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In addition, VitaNova Brands will extend a post-petition debtor in-possession loan to the company.

April 21, 2021 B. Riley Advisory Services | Buffet LLC | Fresh Acquisitions | Furr’s Fresh Buffet | Gray Reed | Hometown Buffet | Jason Kemp | Old Country Buffet | Ryan’s | Tahoe Joe’s Famous Steakhouse | VitaNova Brands Phil Neuffer

Luke Rejoins Trimingham to Run Turnaround Management Practice in Pacific Northwest

Ryan Luke rejoined Trimingham as managing director of the firm’s office in Portland, OR. Luke, who rejoined after 10 years away from the company, is responsible for Trimingham’s turnaround management practice in the Pacific Northwest.

April 6, 2021 Ryan Luke | Trimingham Ian Koplin

Force 10 Partners to Lead CarbonLite’s Restructuring

CarbonLite Holdings retained Force 10 Partners to lead its restructuring effort following its voluntary bankruptcy filing on March 8. Force 10 co-founder Brian Weiss will serve as chief restructuring officer.

March 22, 2021 Brian Weiss | CarbonLite | Force 10 Partners | Jefferies Financial Group | Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Phil Neuffer

Alvarez & Marsal Names Fanella Managing Director in Supply Chain Services

Alvarez & Marsal named Paul Fanella a managing director in supply chain services within its corporate performance improvement practice. Fanella previously worked for EY and Accenture.

March 12, 2021 Alvarez & Marsal | Cyndi Joiner | Paul Fanella Phil Neuffer

Revitalization Partners Launches Asset Marketing System

Revitalization Partners developed a new proprietary digital marketing system to augment its expertise in corporate restructuring and receiverships.

March 12, 2021 Pat Scanlon | Revitalization Partners Phil Neuffer

Alvarez & Marsal Hires McLean III as Managing Director for Healthcare Industry Group

Alvarez & Marsal appointed John McLean III a managing director in the firm’s healthcare industry group. McLean, who will be based in Atlanta, has two decades of experience transforming health systems.

March 9, 2021 Alvarez & Marsal | John McLean III | Martin McGahan | Peter Urbanowicz Phil Neuffer

FTI Consulting to Advise MobiTV During Restructuring Process

MobiTV voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. MobiTV intends to use these proceedings to implement a restructuring process. FTI Consulting is serving as the company’s financial advisor.

March 1, 2021 Fenwick & West | FTI Capital Advisors | FTI Consulting | MobiTV | Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Phil Neuffer

CohnReznick Receives Turnaround Atlas Award for Out-of-Court Restructuring of the Year

The Turnaround Management Association recognized advisory and tax firm CohnReznick with the Out-of-Court Restructuring of the Year Award for mid-markets at the 12th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards.

February 24, 2021 CohnReznick | Coordinated Health | Cynthia Romano | Turnaround Management Association Phil Neuffer

FTI Consulting Adds Katz as Senior Managing Director

FTI Consulting hired Dave Katz as a senior managing director in the firm’s corporate finance and restructuring segment of the senior lender advisory practice. Katz most recently served as a managing director at JPMorgan Chase and brings more than 20 years of experience to his new role.

January 12, 2021 Dave Katz | FTI Consulting | Sanjeev Khemlani Phil Neuffer