About us.
Our specialist team are highly experienced and well-versed in a variety of distressed debt areas. At DDE we aim provide a mechanism for companies facing financial difficulties to restructure their debt, potentially averting bankruptcy. It involves offering new, often lower-priority securities (like equity or preferred stock) to bondholders in exchange for a portion of their existing debt, thereby reducing debt and improving liquidity. This can allow companies to extend maturities, defer payments, and potentially reduce leverage, while also giving investors the opportunity to benefit from the company’s future recovery.






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$12bn+
Distressed Debt AUM in 2024
$6bn
Distressed Debt Exchanged in 2024
27+
Distressed Debt Traunches Acquired in 2024
Assets Under Management
Secured and Non-Secured Public Debt
We navigate government debt (e.g., bonds) where a nation or municipality struggles to pay, differentiating between debt backed by assets (secured) and that relying solely on government promise (non-secured).
Secured and Non-Secured Personal Debt
This involves individual financial obligations (e.g., credit card debt, personal loans) where repayment is uncertain. We distinguish between debt backed by personal assets (secured) and those without collateral (non-secured).
Secured and Non-Secured Commercial Debt
This category covers business loans and financial instruments (e.g., corporate bonds) from companies facing financial distress, focusing on whether the debt is backed by company assets (secured) or not (non-secured).
Financial Planning
Beyond debt, we offer strategic financial planning services to individuals and entities navigating distressed situations, helping them reshape their financial trajectory and achieve stability.
Commercial Property
We specialize in debt tied to struggling commercial real estate assets (e.g., office buildings, retail spaces), identifying opportunities in properties facing financial distress or foreclosure.
Residential Property
This involves managing debt related to residential properties (e.g., mortgages) where the homeowner is in default or facing repossession, seeking solutions for both lenders and borrowers.
Our Executive Team

Hugo Schouten
Executive Director

Chitra San
Operations Director

Nicholas Li
Finance Director

Natalie Morgan
CEO
Distressed Debt Exchange Management

Imani Walker
Operations Manager

Karan Mehta
Development Manager

Ananya Patel
Finance Manager

Anthony Sullivan
Head of Exchange