The effects of the coronavirus crisis, changing legal requirements, and advancing digitalization are leading to short-term, disruptive changes in the market and competitive environment. Restructuring and insolvency-related advisory issues must therefore always be considered holistically for each respective company. In this situation, we provide comprehensive advice on all strategic issues. Our services include, among others:

• Preparation of expert reports according to IDW S6 (full scope)
• Business case simulations
• Special situations M&A and distressed M&A
• Development of restructuring options including provisional self-administration or protective shield (with integrated financial planning)
• Development and implementation of pre-packaged solutions as preparation for the restructuring options
• Comprehensive debt advisory services
• Portfolio valuations

Our operational advisory services encompass all levers for improving a company's earnings and cost situation – from analysis through definition of measures to support during implementation. Clients in particular benefit from our expertise in the areas of:

• Working capital management
• "Business premises" and "real estate" optimization
• Workforce adaptation and restructuring
• Reduction of direct and indirect costs

The combined approach can rapidly increase business results and operating margins.

Moreover, with the help of our Fortlane Partners Book Logic®, we also unlock the full potential of transformation programs for our clients. Our proven approach links the defined measures directly to the income statement − the impact of each measure can thus be directly demonstrated in relation to the financial performance.

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In the field of financial restructuring, we support companies and financial investors with the following services, among others:

• Planning validation including the preparation of integrated planning (balance sheet, income statement, cash-flow statement)

• Cash management setup and support, including a rolling 13-week cash-flow forecast

• Payment status preparation or insolvency check according to IDW S 11

• Analysis of financing structures within the scope of  debt advisory

Our advisory services in the area of interim management particularly include the appointment of a Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO). In many restructuring projects, the CRO plays a key role in taking the necessary steps in close communication and coordination between shareholders and stakeholders.

Depending on the individual client situation, we flank the entire transformation program with a Project Management Office (PMO), which tracks the milestones and financial effects of the individual initiatives overall in the business case/liquidity plan and income statement.