Special Situations
Special Situation transactions are complex, time-sensitive initiatives which involve companies that are experiencing a liquidity crisis and diminishing value. The root cause of the financial distress must be quickly identified and a corrective course of action must be promptly implemented in order to stabilize the financial situation and create a solution that can maximize value for creditors, shareholders and stakeholders. Hiring the right adviser to help find the optimal solution can be a “bet the company” decision.
The successful execution of a Special Situations transaction requires highly specialized expertise and knowledge of bankruptcy procedures, each constituent’s rights and remedies, and the ability to think creatively and negotiate effectively in an adversarial environment. The transaction process is often compressed into a highly accelerated timeframe involving the simultaneous pursuit of multiple strategic options. The skilled adviser must position and articulate to the widest qualified audience, the benefits of financing or purchasing assets from a company experiencing distress or operating in Chapter 11.
The senior professionals with KPMG Corporate Finance's Special Situations Advisory Group are experienced in crafting strategies for troubled companies in financial distress and creditors and other constituents seeking to maximize their economic recovery. Our professionals apply a global and interdisciplinary perspective to engagements with experience in bankruptcy procedures, valuation, capital markets and operations coupled with deep industry sector knowledge. This multi-faceted understanding of the restructuring dynamics enables us to effectively formulate valuable negotiation and recovery strategies.
Our Special Situations Advisory Group can provide you with more information on Distressed M&A.
For a detailed explanation of services, please download our Special Situations Advisory brochure (PDF).
service LEADER
![]() | Ricardo "Rick" Chance Managing Director Orange County Phone: 714.850.4413 Fax: 714.276.1449 rchance@kpmg.com |



