PwC: Business Recovery Services Gets New Partner

By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com

Bruce Buchanan joined the firm as a managing director with the firm’s Business Recovery Services (BRS) group based in New York. As a veteran restructuring and capital markets specialist, he has participated in more than 100 restructuring-related transactions over the course of his career. In his new role with PwC, Buchanan serves in the restructuring services arm of PwC’s Deals team, assisting clients in evaluating strategic and financial alternatives and providing structuring advice to ensure successful recapitalizations and restructurings.

With a strong background in restructurings, recapitalizations and capital markets services, Buchanan has served in a variety of leadership roles with leading investment banking firms.  Prior to joining PwC, he served as managing director, head of strategic finance and global restructuring group team leader at RBS Securities Inc., evaluating restructuring alternatives and driving corporate solutions to maximize recoveries and reduce risk and exposure.

Perry Mandarino, U.S. Business Recovery Services Leader with PwC comments:

“Bruce is a results-driven restructuring specialist with strong fundamental credit and debt capital advisory experience across a broad spectrum of industries, products and markets,” he said.  “His track record of supporting companies in working with the various stakeholders involved during these complex transactions while addressing their corporate financing needs is highly regarded, and his unique skill sets will greatly benefit our clients and our practice. We are very excited to welcome him to our team.”