May 2026 Special Situations Research Highlights
Jory M. Eisenberg, CFA, FRM: Head of U.S. Special Situations
Winnie Cisar: Global Head of Strategy
Davis Hebert, CFA: Co-Head HY Research, Head of Telecom/Media
Eric Axon, CFA: Co-Head of High Yield, Head of Healthcare
Joshua Kramer: Senior Analyst, Special Situations
Mark Lightner, Esq.: Head of Legal Strategy
Peter Sakon, CFA: Senior Analyst, Special Situations
Nick Williams: Senior Analyst, Special Situations
Ahsan Shaikh: Analyst
Evan DuFaux: Special Situations Analyst
1 June 2026
- How shifting market sentiment is reshaping risk appetite across credit and loan markets.
- Which evolving macro and policy themes could drive volatility and influence credit positioning.
- Where new coverage and situation overviews highlight emerging opportunities and potential downside risks.
- How event driven activity and corporate actions are creating complex outcomes across capital structures.
- What legal developments and restructuring trends signal for investors navigating special situations exposure.
Executive Summary
This monthly review highlights selected research and themes shaping the evolving special situations landscape. It connects readers to deeper analysis and related content across coverage areas.
Across the period, notable credits and developments reflect shifting dynamics in key sectors. Coverage includes fresh initiations and situation updates tied to ongoing strategic changes.
The analysis brings together insights spanning corporate actions and complex event driven activity. Meanwhile, restructuring developments and litigation trends continue to influence market interpretation.
Key themes are organized to reflect broader forces shaping credit outcomes and investor focus. Each lens emphasizes how different drivers interact across changing environments.
Focus areas also extend to structural adjustments and legal considerations affecting credit positioning. However, evolving documentation and frameworks may alter outcomes and introduce uncertainty.



