Expert Guidance and Execution for Business Reorganizations, Closures, and Wind-Downs
Helping Business Leaders Navigate Complex Transitions with Confidence and Care
At Adams Reorganization Consultants, we specialize in guiding business owners through the complexities of reorganizations, closures, and strategic exits. We go beyond advice, working alongside management teams as trusted partners or serving as dedicated owner’s representatives to execute end-to-end. Our hands-on approach ensures that every aspect is handled with precision - from planning to completion - helping protect value, preserve relationships, and relieve the burden of logistics so leaders can focus on what’s next.
Our Services
Strategic Planning & Advisory
Expert guidance to clarify options & make informed decisions on the best path forward.
Group facilitation to clarify perspectives & align on a shared vision and strategic direction.
Execution & Management
Overseeing lease exits, facility closures, asset liquidation, and contract terminations.
Managing workforce transitions with a commitment to care, coordinating severance, benefits, and outplacement supports.
Coordinating stakeholder communications, shareholder approvals, and required notifications.
Compliance & Coordination
Ensuring legal, tax, and regulatory compliance throughout transitions or dissolution.
Collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and local experts for seamless execution.
Why Choose Us
The logistics of a reorganization or wind-down are complex and missteps can be costly. We provide deep expertise and a structured approach to ensure your transition is executed seamlessly to reduce runway, mitigate risk, and minimize distraction so leaders can focus on the core business, or on what’s next.
Proven Experience – Trusted by business owners and investors to manage complex transitions smoothly
Comprehensive Support – From planning to execution, we manage every detail to maximize value and reduce burden
Cost Effective Solution – Minimize professional fees while ensuring compliance and strong governance
Stakeholder Care – A human-centered approach that ensures thoughtful, reputationally sound transitions
Your Trusted Partners In Strategic Transitions
Lain Adams, Principal Managing Consultant, has over 25 years’ experience in strategic planning, financial management, M&A integrations, business operations, organizational development, and human resource management. Lain has supported numerous small to mid-market corporations, institutions, and non-profits, guiding them through critical transitions and transformations. Lain has led global teams, scaled and restructured businesses, managed P&L for $1B in commercial assets, and served as general manager for complex multi-year developments that featured extensive public process and multi-stakeholder engagement. Lain holds a degree from Miami University and designations from the Society for Human Resource Management, International Council of Shopping Centers, and International Coaching Federation.
Whitney Wallingford, Principal Advisory Services, is actively engaged in extensive business and transactional matters. Focusing his legal and consulting practices in the corporate world, Whitney’s experiences involve formation to liquidation of start-up, mid-size and larger entities. After working in larger, regional law firms, Whitney founded the firm of Wallingford Law, PSC in 1998. In addition to his law firm practice, Whitney remains actively involved in the formation and operation of private investment and advisory activities. Through both his active law practice and his consulting and investment activities, Whitney continues involvement in all phases of businesses from start up to turnaround to exit and wind-down. Whitney is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and its College of Law. He has served and advised numerous non profit boards. Whitney served in the US Marine Corps.
