Ducera Partners
Partner-owned investment-banking adviser focused on restructuring, liability management, special situations and strategic transactions.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier II
- Independent investment-banking advisory firm
- Restructuring & Special Situations Advisory
Overview
Ducera Partners is an independent investment-banking advisory firm founded in 2015. It advises companies, creditors, sponsors and investors on high-stakes capital-structure and strategic matters.
The firm’s restructuring work includes liability management, recapitalizations, distressed financing, negotiations and strategic alternatives. Its partner-owned model emphasizes senior involvement and conflict-conscious advice.
Ducera Partners is included in one 2026 Advisory Ranking category. The highest recorded classification is Tier II.
Firm facts
| Legal name | Ducera Partners LLC |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Firm type | Independent investment-banking advisory firm |
| Principal offices | New York, Los Angeles, Stamford |
| Primary focus | Restructuring, liability management and strategic advisory |
| Chief executive officer | Michael Kramer |
| Highest 2026 Advisory Ranking tier | Tier II |
Principal activities
Restructuring advisory
Capital-structure analysis, negotiation and implementation for stressed companies and stakeholders.
Liability management
Exchange, amendment and recapitalization alternatives.
Strategic advisory
M&A, financing and other complex corporate transactions.
Ducera Partners 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
- Consumer and retail
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Industrials
- Media and technology
- Financial services
Mandate types
- Liability management
- Recapitalizations
- Distressed financing
- Creditor advisory
- Distressed M&A
- Strategic alternatives
Market position
Ducera Partners is positioned as a independent investment-banking advisory firm. Its market position reflects the combination of advisory scope, senior involvement, stakeholder credibility, restructuring experience and ability to support implementation.
Distinctive focus: Partner-owned investment-banking model centered on complex capital structures and senior-led execution.
Competitive context
Ducera Partners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Kramer | Chief Executive Officer | Firm leadership and restructuring advisory |
Leadership information reflects the public sources reviewed for this profile. View the firm’s website ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
Ducera Partners provides investment-banking services through affiliated regulated entities where required. Public entity and registration details should be confirmed for the relevant mandate.
View registered-entity details
| Operating entity | Ducera Partners LLC |
| Regulatory status | Through applicable regulated affiliates |
| Head office | New York, New York |
| Primary jurisdiction | United States |
Principal offices
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Stamford
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:
- Ducera Partners — firm overview and advisory platform.
- Restructuring — restructuring and special-situations capabilities.
- Team — current professionals.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Restructuring & Special Situations Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
