Gordon Brothers and Nations Capital Inc. (NCI) have joined forces to expand the firms’ commercial and industrial market presence and serve a broader range of clients with holistic solutions.

Gordon Brothers’ majority investment in NCI will bolster both firms’ existing commercial and industrial capabilities in North America, which include asset-focused solutions across valuations, dispositions, financing and investment.

Founded in May 2020, NCI is an industry-leading commercial and industrial business with a focus on and expertise in finance, restructuring and insolvency. The firm has completed and managed large transactions in the transportation, oil and gas, mining, construction and consumer products sectors. The management team will remain equity owners and continue to lead the firm in providing its customers, clients and partners with the same robust suite of services it has provided since its founding.

“NCI has a strong track record within the industry, and their exceptional talent and expertise are a perfect complement to our growing commercial and industrial business,” said Norma Kuntz, Chief Executive Officer of Gordon Brothers. “We are thrilled to welcome the NCI team to the Gordon Brothers’ organization.”

“We are excited to partner with Gordon Brothers and leverage our combined resources to provide comprehensive solutions for our clients,” said Jim Lightburn, Co-Founder and President of NCI. “Our firms’ complementary capabilities and product offerings will provide unparalleled value and expertise to the industry while supporting NCI’s continued growth.”

Gordon Brothers was represented by Kramer Levin, and NCI was represented by Houlihan Lokey and Blank Rome.