Hilco Global Bolsters Receivership Practice with KPMG Veteran
Event summary
- Lauren Leach joins Hilco Global as Senior Director, Receivership Advisory, effective February 18, 2026.
- Leach previously served as Managing Director at KPMG's Real Estate Advisory practice.
- Hilco's receivership practice launched in 2023 under Matt Mason and has since experienced significant growth.
- Appointment reflects Hilco's push to scale fiduciary services, particularly equity receiverships.
The big picture
Hilco Global is doubling down on its fiduciary services platform amid rising demand for distressed real estate solutions. The hire of Lauren Leach signals an intent to compete more aggressively with consultancies like KPMG in the receivership space, particularly as economic uncertainty fuels more complex asset situations.
What we're watching
- Scale Ambitions
- Whether Hilco can sustain its receivership practice growth beyond current momentum.
- Market Demand
- The pace at which demand for sophisticated fiduciary solutions will accelerate in 2026.
- Competitive Positioning
- How Leach's KPMG background may influence Hilco's strategy against traditional advisory firms.