Ensis Partners

Overview

Ensis Partners is a New York City-based boutique investment bank specializing in complex debt restructuring advisory services for middle- and upper-middle-market companies. Founded in February 2026 by Richard Shinder and Mark Buschmann, the firm focuses on liability management exercises, special situations financings, Chapter 11 proceedings, and cross-border engagements. The founders bring over 60 years of combined experience from firms such as PJT Partners, Perella Weinberg, Blackstone, and Citigroup. The firm's strategy centers on providing comprehensive restructuring advice to a historically underserved segment of middle-market companies facing financial distress. Ensis Partners aims to address the increasing complexity of financial structures and the anticipated rise in default rates, offering tailored solutions that extend beyond traditional distressed sell-side M&A mandates. The firm has secured backing from institutional and high-net-worth investors, positioning itself to capitalize on the growing demand for sophisticated restructuring expertise. Ensis Partners has established its headquarters at 230 Park Avenue in New York City. The firm has also implemented Intapp DealCloud with Celeste for relationship and deal management, reflecting its commitment to building a robust infrastructure to support its growth and client service. Additionally, Ensis Partners has expanded its leadership team by appointing Marc Beilinson and Jessica Carey Lauria as Board Members and Senior Advisors, bringing further depth to its advisory capabilities. Ensis Partners' investment philosophy emphasizes senior-level focus and capabilities beyond merely distressed sell-side M&A services. By offering comprehensive restructuring advice, the firm aims to create significant value for middle-market companies and their stakeholders, addressing complex financial situations with tailored solutions. Ensis Partners' track record includes involvement in high-profile restructuring engagements such as Enron, Delta Air Lines, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Arch Coal, Westinghouse Electric, Barneys New York, and Loehmann’s. The firm's founders have been instrumental in the growth of Blackstone’s Restructuring and Reorganization Group and have held senior roles at firms like Goldman Sachs, Avenue Capital, Merrill Lynch, and Lehman Brothers. Ensis Partners' commitment to providing comprehensive restructuring advice and its strategic focus on the upper-middle market position it as a key player in the investment banking and restructuring advisory space, addressing the evolving needs of companies facing complex financial challenges.