Submission
Asset information and documentation are submitted for confidential review.
Institutional Special Situations
Unlocking value beyond traditional markets
We evaluate complex, illiquid and distressed financial assets — connecting asset holders with institutional investors, special situations funds, family offices and strategic acquirers seeking opportunities beyond conventional markets.
Operating across North America · Europe · UK · Middle East · Asia-Pacific
Cross-border
5 global regions
Confidential
independent review
Engaging a global network of institutional counterparties
Distressed FundsPrivate EquityFamily OfficesHedge FundsStrategic AcquirersAdvisory Firms
What we do
A specialized approach to complex financial assets
Securities may become illiquid, companies may delist, insolvency proceedings create uncertainty, and private investments often lack efficient liquidity pathways. We operate precisely where conventional institutions stop.
Structured evaluation
We assess legal status, capital structure and market characteristics of each asset individually.
Institutional network
We map opportunities to investors and counterparties across multiple jurisdictions.
Confidential process
Every review is independent, discreet and handled under applicable regulatory standards.
Markets we focus on
Five categories of complex assets
Specialized expertise across the asset classes most often overlooked by traditional market participants.
Illiquid Securities
Delisted, suspended, restricted and legacy holdings that no longer benefit from active liquidity.
Distressed Securities
Equity and debt positions linked to corporate stress, restructuring and recovery scenarios.
Insolvency Claims
Creditor, trade and litigation claims arising from bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings.
Private Market Holdings
Pre-IPO equity, founder and employee positions, and private secondary transactions.
Legacy Portfolios
Non-core, dormant and multi-asset portfolios requiring segmentation and rationalisation.
Deal Desk
The structured intake and routing point for every asset submission and special situation.
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Core asset classes
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Global regions covered
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Step review framework
100%
Confidential reviews
How it works
A structured review process
Every asset follows a disciplined framework from submission to settlement.
Preliminary Assessment
Initial evaluation of the asset, issuer, legal status and market characteristics.
Due Diligence
Detailed review of available information, corporate developments and opportunity factors.
Counterparty Identification
Mapping to institutional investors, strategic buyers or specialised participants.
Discussion & Negotiation
Facilitating structured discussions between relevant parties where appropriate.
Documentation & Settlement
Coordination of transaction documentation and settlement processes.
Global reach
Local understanding across global markets
Complex asset situations frequently span multiple countries and regulatory environments. Our approach is built for cross-border complexity.
North AmericaEuropeUnited KingdomMiddle EastAsia-Pacific
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Who we serve
Built for complex situations
Holders & Shareholders
Individuals, family offices and corporate shareholders seeking liquidity solutions for complex or non-core assets.
Institutional Capital
Distressed funds, hedge funds, private equity firms and strategic buyers seeking proprietary opportunities.
Advisors & Practitioners
Law firms, insolvency practitioners, trustees and corporate finance professionals.
“Where traditional markets stop, structured capital begins. We bring clarity and institutional connectivity to assets that fall outside conventional systems.”
JOHN INVESTMENTS LIMITED · SPECIAL SITUATIONS
Insights
Understanding complex assets
Research, explainers and anonymised case studies from across special situations markets.
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Have a complex asset situation?
Whether you hold a delisted security, an insolvency claim, a private market position or a legacy portfolio, our team can conduct a confidential preliminary review.
Submission of information does not create an advisory relationship and does not guarantee a transaction, valuation or investor interest.