Force 10 Partners
Specialist advisory firm providing hands-on restructuring, investment banking, fiduciary and litigation support in challenged situations.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier IIIII
- Corporate restructuring and special-situations advisory firm
- Restructuring & Special Situations Advisory
Overview
Force 10 Partners was founded in 2016 and specializes in corporate restructuring, challenged businesses, litigation and other special situations.
The firm advises debtors, creditors, boards and investors through in-court and out-of-court restructurings and also provides investment banking, fiduciary, valuation, fund-advisory and digital-forensics services.
Force 10 Partners is included in one 2026 Advisory Ranking category. The highest recorded classification is Tier III.
Firm facts
| Legal name | Force Ten Advisors, LLC |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Firm type | Corporate restructuring and special-situations advisory firm |
| Principal offices | Irvine, California, Dallas |
| Primary focus | Restructuring, litigation and fiduciary services |
| Senior partner | Adam Meislik |
| Highest 2026 Advisory Ranking tier | Tier IIIII |
Principal activities
Corporate restructuring
Financial and operational advice in and out of court.
Fiduciary and fund advisory
Independent control, oversight and value protection in adversarial situations.
Litigation and forensic support
Valuation, fraud, accounting, data and transaction analysis.
Force 10 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
- Healthcare
- Restaurants and hospitality
- Real estate
- Technology
- Retail
- Financial services
Mandate types
- Chapter 11 restructuring
- Out-of-court restructuring
- Investment banking
- Fiduciary appointments
- Creditor advisory
- Litigation support
Market position
Force 10 Partners is positioned as a corporate restructuring and special-situations advisory firm. Its market position reflects the combination of advisory scope, senior involvement, stakeholder credibility, restructuring experience and ability to support implementation.
Distinctive focus: Restructuring platform extending into fiduciary roles, litigation, fund advisory and digital forensics.
Competitive context
Force 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Meislik | Senior Partner | Restructuring, corporate finance, CRO and fiduciary roles |
| Nicholas Rubin | Co-Founder and Partner | Capital markets, corporate finance and special situations |
| Brian Weiss | Partner | Business restructuring, crisis management and transactions |
Leadership information reflects the public sources reviewed for this profile. View the firm’s website ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
Force Ten Advisors, LLC provides advisory and special-situations services. Investment-banking and fiduciary activities are subject to the requirements applicable to the relevant engagement and entity.
View registered-entity details
| Registered entity | Force Ten Advisors, LLC |
| Operating brand | Force 10 Partners |
| Regulatory status | Service-specific |
| Primary jurisdiction | California, United States |
Principal offices
- Irvine, California
- Dallas
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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Sources and data transparency
The profile is based on the following publicly available institutional, regulatory and editorial sources:
- Force 10 Partners — services, engagements and legal footer.
- Team — current professionals and roles.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Restructuring & Special Situations Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
