Managing Director Joseph Gordon brings more than 20 years’ restructuring, advisory, forensic investigations and corporate finance experience to lead the new office

Hamilton, Bermuda – 15^th January 2026 – Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) today announced the formal launch of its Bermuda practice, having secured its licence to open and operate in the territory. Known for its track record in operational transformation, restructuring and performance improvement, the firm is responding to client demand to grow its offering in Hamilton. Five senior hires are expected to join the local team in the coming months.

Backed by A&M’s global platform – a network of more than 12,000 people spanning 90 offices in over 40 countries worldwide – the Bermuda practice has seamless access to specialised offshore expertise across the Caribbean and Atlantic, and works closely with the firm’s teams in its London and New York headquarters. This connectivity enables the delivery of integrated, cross-border solutions for clients with complex international needs.

Two core pillars support A&M’s Bermuda offering:

• Global Restructuring and Insolvency: A&M’s market-leading restructuring and insolvency capabilities include proven expertise in offshore and cross-border engagements, bringing deep experience across insurers, hedge funds, private equity, complex corporate  structures and special situations.
• Insurance and Risk Advisory: A&M supports insurers, reinsurers, captives and corporate insurers with capital optimisation, risk governance, regulatory readiness and operating performance improvements.

Managing Director Joseph Gordon, an insolvency practitioner with more than 20 years’ experience of restructuring, advisory, forensic investigations and corporate finance experience, will head up the new Bermuda office.

Mr Gordon said: ‘I’m excited to support Bermuda-based clients and to bring A&M’s deep bench of expertise to the island. Our team is committed to partnering with the market on its most complex matters – whether in insurance and risk advisory, cross-border restructuring, or contentious situation – to help strengthen outcomes for clients and the jurisdiction.’

Managing Director Alex Lawson, recognised for leadership in offshore restructuring and cross-border mandates, including formal appointments in major international matters, will provide strategic oversight to the Bermuda practice.

Mr Lawson explained: ‘Bermuda is a pivotal hub for global insurance and capital, and establishing a local presence enables A&M to bring our hands-on execution model to the market. We are very excited to have Joe lead our team in Bermuda – his stellar reputation, track record and hands-on approach will further strengthen A&M’s offshore offering, and deliver the very best advice and services to our international and local clients.

‘With new hires joining on the ground and full access to A&M’s offshore, London and New York teams, we’re positioned to help clients tackle complex restructuring, valuation, regulatory and performance challenges, and to deliver measurable results across the insurance and broader financial services ecosystem.’

Key offerings in Bermuda include:

• Restructuring and Insolvency: independent business reviews, liquidity and contingency planning, creditor and stakeholder management, and formal appointments in applicable jurisdictions, coordinated with offshore teams.
• Insurance and Risk Advisory: programme design and placement strategy, capital efficiency, enterprise risk and compliance, regulatory readiness, target operating model and performance improvement.
• Disputes, Investigations and Forensic Services; Valuation and Advisory; and Transaction Advisory, delivered in collaboration with A&M’s global network.

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