ArentFox Schiff Awarded ‘Distressed M&A Deal of the Year’ at 2025 Turnaround Awards

ArentFox Schiff is proud to announce that the firm has been honored by The M&A Advisor, as part of their 19th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala, for “Distressed M&A Deal of the Year ($50MM to $100MM)”, in connection with advising Sutil Group, a leading Chilean agricultural business group, in the acquisition of California-based Sunshine Raisin Corporation.

The deal involved advisory services throughout the transaction. After the stock purchase was finalized, the firm also supported Sutil Group by advising National Raisin Company in a complex refinancing process to ensure a seamless financial transition and structuring for future growth.

The transaction team comprised attorneys from our Beverage & Food, Corporate & Securities, Food, Drug, Medical Device & Cosmetic, Labor, Employment & OSHA, Real Estate, and Trademark groups.

Led by Justin A. Goldberg and Hunter T. Carter, the team included Mamta K. Shah, Andrew Dykens, Emily Cowley Leongini, Peter T. Butler, M.J. Pritchett, Steven Sung Soo Yoon, Jeffery B. Weston, Michelle R. Bowling, Tiffany O. Yadegar, Gio Singh, Jose Antonio Gomez Canales, Rita Y. Liu, Mario A. Torrico, Yusef Abutouq, Shannon Rieger, Anna Mandel, Ryan J. Foley, Sylvia G. Costelloe, and William G. Stroupe II.

The 19th Annual Turnaround Award winners were carefully selected by an independent panel of industry experts, acknowledging the impact the professionals have made in the restructuring and distressed investment sectors. The awards were presented during the 2025 Distressed Investing Summit at a Black-Tie Gala on March 25.

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