Bob Bartell, CFA
Vice Chairman and Managing Director
Chicago
Corporate Finance and Restructuring
Our corporate finance and restructuring solutions span M&A advisory, restructuring and insolvency, debt advisory, strategic alternatives, transaction diligence and independent financial opinions. Duff & Phelps acquired Kroll in 2018 and unified under the Kroll brand in 2020.
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Kroll is the leading global financial advisor for investors, asset managers, companies and lenders at all stages of a company’s lifecycle. Our services span M&A advisory, restructuring and insolvency, debt advisory, strategic alternatives, transaction diligence and independent financial opinions.
Our practice has longstanding relationships with the most active capital providers and asset managers in the market. This allows us to deliver timely and strategic solutions to our clients. We are independent and trusted by the world’s largest asset managers, companies, law firms and lenders. We pride ourselves on our global reputation for technical and industry expertise with a broad platform to assist clients in managing complex risk or growth opportunities.
Our Duff & Phelps Opinions Practice is a global leader in Fairness Opinions and Special Committee Advisory, ranking #1 for total number of fairness opinions in the U.S., EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), Australia and Globally in 2023 according to LSEG (FKA Refinitiv).
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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory
Kroll’s investment banking practice has extensive experience in M&A deal strategy and structuring, capital raising, transaction advisory services and financial sponsor coverage.
Transaction Opinions
Our Transaction Opinions solutions span fairness opinions, solvency opinions, ESOP/ERISA advisory, board and special committee advisory, and complex valuations.
Transaction Advisory Services
Kroll’s Transaction Advisory Services platform offers corporate and financial investors with deep accounting and technical expertise, commercial knowledge, industry insight and seamless analytical services throughout the deal continuum.
Restructuring and Insolvency
Financial and operational restructuring and enforcement of security, including investigation, preservation and realization of assets for investors, lenders and companies.
Equity Capital Markets Advisory
Kroll is a leading independent financial advisor to companies seeking to access the public equity markets.
Unlocking Hidden Value: Kroll Doubles Client's Sale Price
Unlocking Hidden Value: Kroll Doubles Client's Sale Price
Discover how Kroll’s team consisting of Valuation, M&A, Transfer Pricing, FI&I and legal experts, experienced in international transactions, revealed the true value of our client’s operation and negotiated a price two times higher than initially proposed.
With a Successful Transaction with Despegar, Kroll Reinforces ViajaNet's Leading Position in Brazil's Online Travel Market
With a Successful Transaction with Despegar, Kroll Reinforces ViajaNet's Leading Position in Brazil's Online Travel Market
Despite the challenges posed by the sudden outbreak of the pandemic, learn how Kroll collaborated closely with ViajaNet's senior management team to restructure their financial model and business strategy.
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