Development Specialists, Inc. Email Format
Business Consulting and ServicesIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
Development Specialists, Inc. provides management consulting and financial advisory services focused on turnaround and restructuring, supported by forensic accounting and litigation support. Its clients range from business owners and corporate boards to financial institutions, lenders, bondholders, unsecured creditors, and creditor committees. The firm aims to maximize value for all stakeholders by applying a diverse set of financial, accounting, and regulatory expertise to complex engagements. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Chicago, the company has built a national footprint with offices in several U.S. cities and an international presence in London. Its multidisciplinary team includes professionals with accounting credentials and insolvency-related designations, along with practitioners who have legal and investment banking backgrounds. In July 2022, the firm was recognized with the Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year award from M&A Advisor for restructuring Highland Capital Management, L.P.