Duff & Phelps Expands Restructuring Advisory and Special Situations Practice With New Managing Director

New York — Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients, today announced that Geoffrey Frankel has joined the firm as a managing director in its Restructuring Advisory, Distressed M&A and Special Situations practice, based in the New York office.

Frankel has nearly 30 years of experience in M&A, debt advisory, bankruptcy reorganizations and restructurings, operational turnarounds and bankruptcy litigation support services. Prior to joining Duff & Phelps, his experience includes leading the Special Situations and Distressed M&A practice at Huron Consulting, Harris Williams and McDonald & Company d/b/a KeyBanc Capital Markets. Frankel began his career as a restructuring and bankruptcy lawyer at Skadden in New York City.

Bob Bartell, Global Head of Corporate Finance at Duff & Phelps, commented, “Geoffrey’s appointment is another important step in the expansion of our Restructuring Advisory, Distressed M&A and Special Situations practice. The combination of his investment banking, private equity and legal experience will enable us to further strengthen our comprehensive restructuring offering which specializes in providing solutions to clients in the most challenging times. We are delighted to welcome Geoffrey to the team.”

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