In 1983, Tony Alvarez II and Bryan Marsal joined forces in New York with a shared vision to link operations, performance improvement and value creation to help companies turn areas of stagnation into growth. Our focus on client service remains at the center of who we are, as A&M continues to expand across major markets and deepen our capabilities.
Who we are
We are trusted advisors and interim leaders known for providing practical solutions to the unique problems of companies, investors and government entities. We deliver advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services across six continents that help clients act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results.
Young and experienced professionals seek A&M as an employer of choice, consistently ranking us in the market as a top firm globally for diversity, work/life balance, our firm’s leadership, benefits, compensation, internal mobility and level of challenge.
How we help
We tell you what you need to know, not always what you want to hear.
Leadership. Action. Results. is our mantra. We mobilize the right talent, act quickly and implement solutions. Complex problems are our specialty. Our operational heritage allows us to respond swiftly to changing demands and business environments, while our commitment to value creation keeps us constantly identifying opportunities for our clients and employees.
A&M's global reach
A&M consistently sets the standard for helping organizations tackle complex business issues, boost operating performance and maximize stakeholder value.
- 10,000+ employees
- 6 continents
- 41 years
- 83 offices
- 39 countries
Who we serve
- 249 of the FortuneGlobal 500
- 65 of the Fortune100
- 47 of the FTSE100
- 223 of the S&P 500
- 25 of 29 of Global Systemically Important Banks
A timeline of A&M's history
For over 40 years, A&M has set the standard for helping organizations tackle complex business issues, boost operating performance and maximize stakeholder value. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver practical solutions to our clients’ unique challenges and advise them on changing market conditions that continue to shape and evolve A&M’s core offerings globally.
Discover some of the key milestones in A&M’s journey that have played a part in forming our unique identity.
1983 – 2001
The journey begins
In 1983, A&M was founded in New York as a restructuring boutique. By 1999, expansion was on the agenda, with a decision made to grow from boutique Restructuring firm into a national Restructuring firm. There was further growth in 2001 with a Turnaround/Restructuring firm launched in Europe.
2002 - 2005
Expansion of A&M service offerings
A&M expands its restructuring reach in major US cities and in Canada. A year later, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act spurs entry into Performance Improvement and business advisory services. By 2005, A&M had launched dedicated Transaction Advisory and Private Equity Services.
2008 – 2012
Lehmen Brothers and entry into Financial Industry market
Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy in 2008, with A&M chosen to lead global wing-down. Several years later in 2012, Lehman Brothers emerge from the largest bankruptcy in US history and begins to repay creditors.
Meanwhile, A&M broadens its services by establishing a Financial Industry Advisory practice.
2020 - 2023
Expansion of global reach
A&M works with companies, governments and entities across the industry spectrum to improve Operational & Financial Performance.
There is continued growth as A&M expands its global reach with the launch of its Southeast Asia and Australia business unit in 2022. A year later, the first Global Capability Centre is established in India to drive change and add value across multiple business lines.
