First Brands Lenders Tap New Adviser Huron in Complex Bankruptcy

The group of secured lenders funding First Brands Group’s bankruptcy are huddling with Huron Consulting Group for additional help in navigating complex restructuring efforts at the auto-parts supplier, according to people with knowledge of the hire, who asked not to be named discussing private internal decisions.

• A representative for Huron declined to comment
• The firm will focus on the operational side of the business, including supplier relationships
• The group’s current advisers include Gibson Dunn & Crutcher and Evercore Inc., while the company is working with Weil Gotshal & Manges and investment bank Lazard Inc
• The lenders huddled Wednesday ...