B. Riley Financial Acquires Interface Consulting International
B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY) has announced the acquisition of the assets of Interface Consulting International, Inc., a prominent firm in engineering and construction consulting and expert services. This strategic move aims to bolster B. Riley's capabilities in providing comprehensive advisory services across various industries.

B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY) has announced the acquisition of the assets of Interface Consulting International, Inc., a prominent firm in engineering and construction consulting and expert services. This strategic move aims to bolster B. Riley's capabilities in providing comprehensive advisory services across various industries.
Interface Consulting is well-known for its expertise in managing troubled projects, offering services such as in-depth analysis, expert testimony in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution, as well as project planning guidance and execution. The firm's clientele includes owners, contractors, attorneys, engineers, insurers, and suppliers involved in the engineering and construction processes. With extensive experience in supporting complex domestic and international capital projects, Interface Consulting has worked on client matters in over 60 countries across nearly every continent, including Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
With this acquisition, Interface Consulting will join B. Riley Advisory Services, adding a new dimension to the firm's range of professional services. Led by Chris Sullivan, President, and Lisa Sumner Heard, Executive Vice President, the team of highly qualified consultants brings decades of experience advising on intricate construction and engineering projects.
Ian Ratner, co-CEO of B. Riley Advisory Services, highlighted the significance of this acquisition, stating, "Interface Consulting is a highly regarded expert services and dispute resolution firm with a decades-long track record of delivering exceptional service to its clients across the construction and engineering space. We are thrilled to welcome our newest colleagues to B. Riley."
Chris Sullivan, President of Interface Consulting, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, noting, "We are proud of the legacy we have built over nearly 40 years and are excited for a bright future as part of B. Riley. Our clients have come to rely on the multidisciplined field experience and expert insight of our team to navigate challenging matters." Sullivan emphasized the firm's expertise in construction claim and litigation support, including providing expert testimony in court and arbitration. He added that the combination of the two firms enhances the strategic solutions offered to clients, providing access to a full suite of services, including forensic accounting, investment banking, advisory, and more.
Sullivan's extensive experience in engineering and project management spans over 35 years, with notable projects involving refineries, chemical plants, petrochemical and industrial facilities, oil and gas facilities, power plants, pipelines, and commercial buildings. His expertise includes project development, engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls. Heard, with over 35 years of experience in the marketing, management, and operations of a professional services firm, has been instrumental in managing client engagements and building strategic relationships within the construction and legal industries.