Berkeley Research Group (BRG)
Global consulting firm combining turnaround, restructuring, corporate finance, disputes, economics and performance improvement.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier II
- Global consulting and expert-services firm
- 3 Advisory Ranking categories
Overview
Berkeley Research Group, commonly known as BRG, was founded in 2010. Its Corporate Finance practice advises companies, creditors and legal teams through turnaround, restructuring and bankruptcy situations.
Services include company and lender advisory, unsecured-creditors’ committee work, interim and crisis management, bankruptcy administration, valuation and transaction support, with access to the firm’s disputes and economic specialists.
Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is included in 3 2026 Advisory Ranking categories. The highest recorded classification is Tier II.
Firm facts
| Legal name | Berkeley Research Group, LLC |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Firm type | Global consulting and expert-services firm |
| Principal offices | Emeryville, Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., London, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney |
| Primary focus | Turnaround, restructuring and corporate finance |
| Chairman and co-founder | David J. Teece |
| Highest 2026 Advisory Ranking tier | Tier II |
Principal activities
Turnaround and restructuring
Company-side and creditor-side financial and operational advice.
Interim and crisis management
Temporary leadership and execution resources in urgent situations.
Bankruptcy administration
Pre-petition through post-emergence administrative and analytical support.
Berkeley Research Group (BRG) works with clients on assignments that may combine strategy, specialist analysis, implementation support and organizational adoption. The precise scope depends on the mandate, sector, geography and client requirements.
Sector and mandate coverage
Sector coverage
- Healthcare
- Energy and climate
- Retail and consumer
- Technology and media
- Financial services
- Construction and real estate
Mandate types
- Company advisory
- Lender advisory
- UCC advisory
- Bankruptcy administration
- Interim management
- Valuation
Market position
Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is positioned as a global consulting and expert-services firm. Its market position reflects the combination of advisory scope, senior involvement, stakeholder credibility, restructuring experience and ability to support implementation.
Distinctive focus: Expert-led restructuring supported by economic, disputes and industry-specialist capabilities.
Competitive context
Berkeley Research Group (BRG) competes with restructuring boutiques, investment-banking advisers, turnaround consultants and multidisciplinary expert-services firms. The relevant peer set changes according to mandate size, stakeholder side, industry, geography and whether the work requires operating leadership, regulated securities activity or formal fiduciary appointments.
Comparable firms are selected according to overlap in business model, client segment, service coverage, geographic activity and mandate profile. Inclusion does not imply equivalence in scale, ranking or market position.
Leadership
| Person | Current position | Institutional background |
|---|---|---|
| David J. Teece | Chairman and Co-Founder | Firm governance and economic-consulting leadership |
| Bob Duffy | Managing Director | Bankruptcy administration and restructuring |
| Mark A. Renzi | Managing Director | Turnaround, restructuring and bankruptcy administration |
Leadership information reflects the public sources reviewed for this profile. View the firm’s website ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
BRG provides consulting and expert services through Berkeley Research Group, LLC and affiliated entities. Regulatory requirements vary by engagement and location.
View registered-entity details
| Registered entity | Berkeley Research Group, LLC |
| Operating brand | BRG |
| Regulatory status | Varies by service and jurisdiction |
| Primary jurisdiction | United States |
Principal offices
- Emeryville
- Boston
- Chicago
- New York
- Washington, D.C.
- London
- Dubai
- Singapore
- Sydney
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion is editorially determined. The existence or maintenance of a Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
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Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
The profile is based on the following publicly available institutional, regulatory and editorial sources:
- Turnaround & Restructuring — service portfolio.
- Bankruptcy Administration — process coverage and current key contacts.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Restructuring & Special Situations Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Regulatory & Enforcement Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Investigations & Forensic Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
