special situations investor relations
Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Preserving trust when value is under pressure

Periods of financial distress demand clear, disciplined communications. We advise companies, creditors, investors, and other stakeholders through financially complex and reputation-sensitive situations, delivering communications strategies that evolve with every stage of the restructuring process.

Bankruptcy & Restructuring

From early signs of financial distress through out-of-court restructurings, Chapter 11 proceedings, and emergence, we help management teams preserve stakeholder confidence, minimize business disruption, and protect enterprise value. We’ve supported some of the highest profile and most complex situations, from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and Administrations to debt for equity swaps and CVAs. Working alongside legal and financial advisors, we provide integrated counsel that addresses the needs of investors, employees, customers, regulators, and the media.

Capabilities for All Potential Stages

Defaults PIK loans
Credit agreement amendments & waivers
Credit rating downgrades
Going concern Debt holder activism

Cleansing/Blowout communications
Amend & extends
Waiver & forbearance agreements
Change-of-control transactions
Debt-for-equity swaps
Liability management exercises (uptier, drop-down)

Going-out-of-business sales
Chapter 11
Chapter 15
Section 363 asset sales
Contested sale hearings
Chapter 7/Liquidation
International proceedings

New owner communications
Corporate reorganization
Internal/workforce reorganization
Strategic turnaround plan
New company launch and positioning

Trusted Counsel When It Matters Most

Speak to One of Our Financial Services Communications Advisors

Lex Suvanto

Global CEO

Julia Fisher

EVP, Special Situations & Investor Relations, APAC Senior Advisor

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