J.S. Held Acquires Phoenix Management Services and Phoenix IB

J.S. Held Acquires MorrisAnderson

July 9, 2025

Consulting

Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired MorrisAnderson, a Chicago-based turnaround and restructuring specialist. The acquisition expands J.S. Held’s restructuring, bankruptcy, transaction, and dispute advisory capabilities and gives MorrisAnderson access to J.S. Held’s broader global resources and network of experts.

J.S. Held Acquires Stapleton Group

October 10, 2024

Consulting

Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired Stapleton Group and launched a Strategic Advisory practice led by Michael Jacoby. The acquisition strengthens J.S. Held's restructuring, bankruptcy, receivership, and turnaround capabilities and adds specialized expertise in real estate and agribusiness.

J.S. Held Acquires Environmental Consultants, LLC

September 12, 2023

Environmental Services

Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired Environmental Consultants, LLC, a Greater St. Louis–area environmental services firm founded in 2003. The acquisition expands J.S. Held’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) practice by adding industrial hygiene, environmental testing, inspection and remediation support and strengthens its Midwest capabilities.

J.S. Held Acquires Perry Associates LLC

September 9, 2020

Construction

Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired Perry Associates LLC, a Greater Boston–area construction consulting firm, to expand its Construction Advisory Services practice in the Northeastern United States. The deal adds Perry's expertise in commercial management, project scheduling, and construction claims to J.S. Held's broader technical, scientific, financial, and strategic consulting platform.

Kelso & Company Acquires J.S. Held

July 1, 2019

Professional Services

Kelso & Company (via Kelso Fund X) has acquired a majority investment in J.S. Held, a specialty consulting firm focused on insurance claims management and forensic consulting. The transaction transfers ownership from Lovell Minnick Partners to Kelso and positions J.S. Held to pursue further organic and inorganic growth and capability expansion.

J.S. Held Acquires GLI Advisors

December 4, 2025

Engineering Services

Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired GLI Advisors, a West Coast and Hawaii-based construction project and program management consultancy. The deal expands J.S. Held's construction advisory and project support capabilities and strengthens its presence on the U.S. West Coast.