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The professionals of our firm, Avant Advisory Group, and I have dealt with a number of so-called “messy” transactions over the years—those where the deal went south or where allegations of fraud and money lost have occurred. Though unfortunate, such transactions highlight the value of a strong and thorough due diligence, which would have likely prevented some of those failings.

Avant Advisory Group is well suited to act in fiduciary capacities or to support fiduciaries such as trustees, receivers, and monitors in bankruptcy, fraud, and other situations. We are well positioned to help in complex and challenging appointments. Avant is experienced in facilitating resolution of matters involving distressed businesses and troubled assets, providing informed insight into disputes, fraud situations, or regulatory, and litigation matters.

As a convicted felon, Sam E. Antar, the former CFO for the now-defunct consumer-electronics chain Crazy Eddie, no doubt has regrets. Among them: he is...