Multiple Awards from The M&A Advisor Recognize Leadership in Complex Turnarounds and Restructuring

Los Angeles, CA: Pivot > Group, a leading restructuring and financial advisory firm, is proud to announce that it has been named 2026 Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor as part of its 20th Annual Turnaround Awards.

In addition to Firm of the Year, Pivot Group received two further distinctions recognizing landmark restructuring engagements:

• Out-Of-Court Restructuring of the Year (over $500MM) for its work on Block 216
• Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (over $5B) for its role in the Silvergate case

“These awards recognize the depth of experience, discipline, and execution our team brings to the most complex and high-stakes situations,” said Lance Miller, Founder and Managing Partner of Pivot Group. “Being named Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year is particularly meaningful, as it reflects not just individual outcomes, but the strength of our platform and our people.”

The awards followed an open call for nominations that drew hundreds of submissions from across the restructuring, financing, and M&A community. Winners were selected by an independent panel of industry peers, ensuring a rigorous and merit-based evaluation process.

Pivot’s award-winning work on Block 216 was delivered alongside outstanding professional partners, including O’Melveny & Myers LLP, Barbarosh Partners LLC, Black Helterline LLP, Shulman Bastian Friedman & Bui LLP, Hillmoor Advisors, Miller Buckfire, and Mayer Brown.

Pivot’s recognition for Silvergate reflects the firm’s role in one of the largest and most closely watched financial restructurings in recent years. As part of the Chapter 11 process, Stephanie Wickouski, Managing Director at Pivot > Group, was appointed Independent Examiner, underscoring the firm’s reputation for independence, judgment, and technical expertise in matters requiring the highest level of scrutiny. The engagement was executed alongside leading legal and financial advisors, including Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Bayard, P.A., Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Morrison & Foerster LLP, Richards Layton & Finger, P.A., and others.

The awards will be formally presented at a Gala Dinner during the 2026 Distressed Investing Summit, taking place March 23–24 at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach.