Press Releases May 27, 2026 07:30 AM

FTI Consulting Grows Transactions Practice With Appointment of Damon Yousefy as Senior Managing Director

FTI Consulting strengthens its Transactions practice with new Senior Managing Director Damon Yousefy, enhancing expertise in restructuring and tax advisory amid market volatility.

By Priya Menon FCN

FTI Consulting, Inc. announces the appointment of Damon Yousefy as Senior Managing Director in its Transactions practice, focusing on restructuring and bankruptcy tax. With extensive experience in distressed M&A and tax issues, Yousefy's addition is expected to bolster FTI's capabilities to support clients facing financial distress amid geopolitical instability, high energy prices, and stress in leveraged companies.

FTI Consulting Grows Transactions Practice With Appointment of Damon Yousefy as Senior Managing Director
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Key Points

  • Damon Yousefy appointed Senior Managing Director in Transactions practice, bringing expertise in restructuring, bankruptcy tax, and distressed M&A.
  • He will support clients facing financial distress with complex tax issues such as cancellation of debt income and tax structuring in U.S. and international deals.
  • The appointment comes at a time of market volatility due to geopolitical instability, high energy costs, rising interest rates, and credit stress affecting leveraged companies, highlighting demand for FTI's services.

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Damon Yousefy as a Senior Managing Director in the Transactions practice within the firm’s Corporate Finance segment.

Mr. Yousefy, who is based in Dallas, specializes in restructuring and bankruptcy tax and has worked on numerous notable debt restructurings advising companies on complex tax matters. His experience also includes large-scale mergers and acquisitions as well as distressed M&A services across a variety of industries including oil and gas, technology, media, mining and other sectors.

In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Yousefy will support companies in financial distress on complex tax issues such as cancellation of debt income, significant modifications, liability management transactions, and partnership tax considerations in restructurings. He will also help clients through tax due diligence, structuring, and tax modeling for U.S. and international transactions.

“Geopolitical instability and high energy prices are impacting multiple industries, while interest rates and private credit stress add pressure to leveraged companies,” said Melissa Wichman, Co-Leader of U.S. Tax Advisory at FTI Consulting. “Damon’s track record of delivering value through early tax intervention and his ability to work across industries will be instrumental to help our clients successfully navigate market volatility.”

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Yousefy was a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, where he managed distressed client engagements and led multi-billion-dollar debt restructuring and bankruptcy tax engagements. He previously worked at PwC, where he focused on M&A and restructuring tax services.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Yousefy said, “FTI Consulting is known in the industry as a leading restructuring firm, capable of offering clients fully integrated and comprehensive tax support. I look forward to joining my colleagues as we anticipate challenges, preserve liquidity and unlock value for our clients.”

About FTI Consulting 
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at fticonsulting.com

FTI Consulting, Inc.  
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Risks

  • Market volatility and geopolitical instability could increase the complexity and unpredictability of restructuring efforts, challenging service delivery.
  • High energy prices and stressed credit markets may lead to slower deal flow or more protracted restructuring processes, impacting revenue timing.
  • Competition in the restructuring and M&A advisory space could affect FTI Consulting’s ability to capitalize fully on market opportunities.

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