Robert Katz, managing director in EisnerAmper’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group, was named “Distressed M&A Dealmaker of the Year” by M&A Advisor.

The award will be presented during the 12th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala at the 2018 M&A Advisor Distressed Investing Summit on March 21 in Palm Beach, FL.

Katz, based in EisnerAmper’s Philadelphia office, works with public and private companies, both in and out of bankruptcy, that are facing operational or financial challenges to create and execute the strategy needed to restructure or improve operating performance. He was chosen from among industry professionals at more than 250 companies to receive this award.

“Robert Katz represents the best of the distressed investing and reorganization industry in 2017 and earned this honor by standing out in a group of very impressive candidates,” said David Fergusson, co-CEO and president of M&A Advisor.