Built for Complexity Trusted in Crisis The moments that define organizations rarely announce themselves. C Street advises senior leaders through the situations where experience, judgment, and credibility determine what comes next – restructurings, crises, M&A, transactions, litigation, and other high-stakes moments where the right advice in the room makes all the difference. Trusted by Leaders, Boards, and Investors When Everything Is on the Line Complexity Demands Excellence High-Stakes Expertise C Street was built by people who have lived the most consequential moments in business. Not studied them from the outside, but lived them from the inside. In restructurings, litigation, transactions, and crises, that inside experience shapes how we advise leadership when everything is on the line. Strategic Precision No two situations are alike. We deliver custom strategies grounded in inside judgment, aligning leadership decisions, stakeholder realities, and external messaging when the outcome matters most. Elite Team Our team includes lawyers, operators, and advisors who understand these situations because we have been inside them: the same transactions, disputes, and crises our clients face. Trusted Partnerships Deep relationships built across sectors, with advisors, investors, industry leaders, and journalists, helping clients shape perception, build credibility, and move forward with confidence. Explore Our Advisory Services C Street operates across two practices: Strategic Communications and Law Firm Optimization. What unifies them is the same thing that defines C Street. We have lived these situations from the inside. Not observed them. Not consulted on them from the outside. Lived them. That is the through line across everything we do. Special Situations Transactions Investor Relations Crisis & Reputation Law Firm Optimization What’s New Dec 4, 2024 The Comeback Playbook: How Strategic Communications and Branding Drive Corporate Turnarounds America loves a comeback story. In business, some of the most impressive comebacks happen through Chapter 11 or large out-of-court recapitalizations. Read the Article Mar 28, 2025 Open Case, Open Book: The Importance of Transparency with Stakeholders in Chapter 11 A core principle of chapter 11 is maintaining a high degree of disclosure with the bankruptcy court throughout the process, including requirements to publicly file financial statements, creditor information, and a detailed reorganization plan. Additionally, a company’s goal during chapter 11 is to emerge stronger with a new beginning. By adhering to the bankruptcy court’s […] Read the Article Mar 28, 2025 Leading Through Change: How Strategic Communications Drive Successful CEO Transitions Across sectors and borders, CEO tenures are shrinking. According to Korn Ferry, the average CEO tenure is 14% shorter than it was in 2016. As CEO’s responsibilities evolve with changing industry landscapes and rapid technological advancements, the frequency of CEO transitions has increased. While this can signal growth opportunities or a strategic shift, CEO transitions […] Read the Article Feb 19, 2025 Communicating LMEs: Impacts of the Serta Decision for Future Transactions In a unanimous decision issued on December 31, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the bankruptcy court’s ruling on the permissibility of Serta Simmons’ 2020 liability management exercise (LME), stating that the uptier transaction did not constitute an “open market purchase” and therefore was a violation of the company’s credit agreement. This decision forced companies, sponsors, and lenders to […] Read the Article Feb 3, 2025 Michael J. Frishberg Joins C Street as President to Drive Firm’s Growth and Industry-Defining Strategic Advisory Services Richard Allen Named Vice President of Business Development New York, NY February 3, 2025 – C Street Advisory Group, a leading strategic communications and crisis management firm, announced today that Michael J. Frishberg joined the firm as President, and Richard Allen joined as Vice President, Business Development, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued […] Read the Article Dec 6, 2024 The Voice of Change: Legal Perspectives on Democracy and Advocacy with Jon Henes On the M&A Advisor’s The Voice of Change podcast, Jon Henes, CEO of C Street, shares insights on the power of law, advocacy, and strategic communication in shaping democracy. Read the Article
Dec 4, 2024 The Comeback Playbook: How Strategic Communications and Branding Drive Corporate Turnarounds America loves a comeback story. In business, some of the most impressive comebacks happen through Chapter 11 or large out-of-court recapitalizations. Read the Article
Mar 28, 2025 Open Case, Open Book: The Importance of Transparency with Stakeholders in Chapter 11 A core principle of chapter 11 is maintaining a high degree of disclosure with the bankruptcy court throughout the process, including requirements to publicly file financial statements, creditor information, and a detailed reorganization plan. Additionally, a company’s goal during chapter 11 is to emerge stronger with a new beginning. By adhering to the bankruptcy court’s […] Read the Article
Mar 28, 2025 Leading Through Change: How Strategic Communications Drive Successful CEO Transitions Across sectors and borders, CEO tenures are shrinking. According to Korn Ferry, the average CEO tenure is 14% shorter than it was in 2016. As CEO’s responsibilities evolve with changing industry landscapes and rapid technological advancements, the frequency of CEO transitions has increased. While this can signal growth opportunities or a strategic shift, CEO transitions […] Read the Article
Feb 19, 2025 Communicating LMEs: Impacts of the Serta Decision for Future Transactions In a unanimous decision issued on December 31, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the bankruptcy court’s ruling on the permissibility of Serta Simmons’ 2020 liability management exercise (LME), stating that the uptier transaction did not constitute an “open market purchase” and therefore was a violation of the company’s credit agreement. This decision forced companies, sponsors, and lenders to […] Read the Article
Feb 3, 2025 Michael J. Frishberg Joins C Street as President to Drive Firm’s Growth and Industry-Defining Strategic Advisory Services Richard Allen Named Vice President of Business Development New York, NY February 3, 2025 – C Street Advisory Group, a leading strategic communications and crisis management firm, announced today that Michael J. Frishberg joined the firm as President, and Richard Allen joined as Vice President, Business Development, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued […] Read the Article
Dec 6, 2024 The Voice of Change: Legal Perspectives on Democracy and Advocacy with Jon Henes On the M&A Advisor’s The Voice of Change podcast, Jon Henes, CEO of C Street, shares insights on the power of law, advocacy, and strategic communication in shaping democracy. Read the Article
