Troutman Pepper Locke Clinches Two Deal of the Year Honors at Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke received two Deal of the Year Awards at the Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards in the special situation M&A and distressed investment categories.

These honors build on the firm’s recognition for USA Distressed M&A Deal of the Year at Global M&A Network’s USA Middle Market Atlas Awards in December 2025, underscoring Troutman Pepper Locke’s commitment to strong client service and innovative solutions in complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

Special Situation M&A Deal of the Year

Troutman Pepper Locke was awarded Special Situation M&A Deal of the Year for advising the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in its acquisition of the entire housing portfolio of Corvias Campus Living USG. The team that represented the Board of Regents was led by Gary Marsh, David Fournier, Brenna Sheffield, and Tori Remington.

Distressed Investment Deal of the Year

The firm also earned Distressed Investment Deal of the Year honors for its role advising American Tire Distributors in its Chapter 11 reorganization and sale of assets to a lender group. The Troutman Pepper Locke team that represented the American Tire Distributors was led by Chad Warpula, David Fournier, and Tori Remington.

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring group provides clients with creative solutions that prioritize recovery or return on investment. Clients impacted by distressed situations rely on the team’s know-how to enforce their rights and maximize value. The group’s deep understanding of pre- and post-insolvency issues from every stakeholder’s perspective enables them to help clients prevent and prepare for a financial crisis and, when needed, serve as trusted advisors to respond effectively to financial distress.

Troutman Pepper Locke

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