Oak Lawn Partners is a distinguished consulting firm founded by two industry veterans, Dalton Williams and Dean Smith. With over 80 years of combined experience, they bring unparalleled expertise in credit, restructuring, and special situations to a select clientele of banks, law firms, consulting firms, credit shops, and hedge funds.
Dalton Williams, a Duke University alumnus, has spent more than two decades honing his skills in credit at Goldman Sachs and Oaktree Capital. His extensive background includes a significant tenure in restructuring with Houlihan Lokey, where he played a pivotal role in numerous high-profile deals. Dalton's deep understanding of the financial landscape and his strategic acumen have made him a respected figure in the industry.
Dean Smith brings a formidable legal background to Oak Lawn Partners, having earned his degrees from the University of Texas and Penn Carey Law. His career includes distinguished service in bankruptcy law with prestigious firms Paul Weiss and Kirkland & Ellis. Dean's expertise in navigating complex bankruptcy cases has been instrumental in shaping the outcomes of major transactions.
The professional paths of Dalton and Dean crossed many times over the years in New York City, where they collaborated on several landmark deals. Their mutual respect and shared vision led them to establish Oak Lawn Partners, where they now advise on some of the most challenging and nuanced aspects of credit, restructuring, and special situations.
Dalton and Dean have collectively consulted on billions of dollars' worth of transactions, earning the trust and respect of today's industry leaders. Their firm, Oak Lawn Partners, is synonymous with excellence and precision in the financial consulting arena.
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