PSZJ Named Finalist in Twenty-One Categories for 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards

The firm is pleased to announce that the following PSZJ representations have been named finalists for the 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards:

• Energy Deal of the Year (Over $100MM) for the Restructuring of Axip Energy Services; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Consumer Discretionary Deal of the Year ($100MM to $250MM) for the Sec. 363 Sale of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Consumer Discretionary Deal of the Year ($250MM to $1B) for the Restructuring of Claire’s Holdings, LLC; PSZJ represented the ad hoc committee in this case.
• Consumer Discretionary Deal of the Year ($250MM to $1B) for the Chapter 11 Liquidation of Joann Inc.; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Consumer Discretionary Deal of the Year (Over $1B) for the Restructuring of At Home Group Inc.; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Consumer Discretionary Deal of the Year (Over $1B) for the Restructuring of FAT Brands Inc.; PSZJ was conflicts and mediation counsel to the debtors in this case.
• Consumer Staples Deal of the Year (Over $100MM) for the Restructuring of Hooters of America; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year (Over $1B) for the Restructuring of LifeScan Global Corp.; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Utilities Deal of the Year for the Sec. 363 Sale of Air Pros, LLC; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Real Estate Deal of the Year for the Sale of Rite Aid Assets; PSZJ represented an asset purchaser in this case.
• Debt Financing of the Year for the Restructuring of FAT Brands Inc.; PSZJ was conflicts and mediation counsel to the debtors in this case.
• Restructuring Deal of the Year ($100MM to $250MM) for the Restructuring of Axip Energy Services; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Restructuring Deal of the Year ($100MM to $250MM) for the Sec. 363 Sale of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Restructuring Deal of the Year ($250MM to $1B) for the Restructuring of Hooters of America; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Restructuring Deal of the Year ($250MM to $1B) for the Restructuring of Claire’s Holdings, LLC; PSZJ represented the ad hoc committee in this case.
• Restructuring Deal of the Year ($250MM to $1B) for the Chapter 11 Liquidation of Joann Inc.; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Restructuring Deal of the Year (Over $1B) for the Restructuring of At Home Group Inc.; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• Restructuring Deal of the Year (Over $1B) for the Restructuring of FAT Brands Inc.; PSZJ was conflicts and mediation counsel to the debtors in this case.
• Restructuring Deal of the Year (Over $1B) for the Restructuring of LifeScan Global Corp.; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• M&A Deal of the Year ($100MM to $250MM) for the Sec. 363 Sale of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.
• M&A Deal of the Year ($1B to $5B) for the Restructuring of At Home Group Inc.; PSZJ represented the unsecured creditors’ committee in this case.

This year’s finalists were selected from an exceptional pool of candidates. The finalists reflect dealmakers, firms, and professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of excellence and continue to shape the future of our industry.

Winners will be announced at the Black-Tie Awards Gala during the 2026 Future of Dealmaking Summit on November 16–17, 2026 in New York City.

Congratulations to the PSZJ team members who contributed to these outstanding representations!

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