Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Financial Advisory Services for Global Enterprises
Founded in 1989, Arata Landscaping has established itself as a premier financial advisory firm serving corporate enterprises globally. Our principals and managers bring decades of executive leadership experience as former CEOs and CFOs, having successfully navigated both thriving and distressed business environments across diverse industries. We specialize in delivering high-level strategic counsel to boards, executives, and governments on governance, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, and operational optimization. Our proprietary Enterprise Method provides a systematic framework for analyzing organizational effectiveness and maximizing shareholder value. With transaction expertise ranging up to $1 billion deals, we maintain a hands-on approach to problem-solving while preserving strict independence from institutional conflicts.Our cross-border capabilities span Asia, Europe, and North America, supporting clients through complex financial challenges and transformative business decisions. We differentiate ourselves through our deep operational understanding of enterprise mechanics and our commitment to developing practical, implementable solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our team's technical proficiency extends to sophisticated financial modeling, enterprise analytics, and risk assessment methodologies that inform critical business decisions. We maintain long-term relationships with clients by consistently delivering actionable insights that address both immediate challenges and strategic objectives. Our independence as advisors ensures objective recommendations focused solely on client needs rather than product sales or institutional interests.
Services
Corporate Governance
Strategic Planning
M&A Advisory
Restructuring
Financial Modeling
Enterprise Analytics
Risk Assessment
Due Diligence
Board Advisory
Transaction Support
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Our principals have served as CEOs and CFOs of operating companies with global transaction experience up to $1 billion
- We employ The Enterprise Method, a proprietary framework for governance and operational analysis developed by our founder
- We maintain strict independence from institutional conflicts to provide objective, client-focused advice
- Our team combines deep financial expertise with hands-on operational experience across diverse industries
- We offer customized financial modeling and enterprise analytics to support data-driven decision-making
Services
Corporate Governance
We provide comprehensive corporate governance advisory services to boards of directors and senior management. Our experts help organizations establish effective governance frameworks, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement best practices for risk management. With decades of executive leadership experience, we assist clients in navigating complex governance challenges while maintaining fiduciary responsibilities.
Strategic Planning
Our strategic planning services help organizations develop actionable roadmaps for growth and transformation. We work closely with executive teams to define clear objectives, evaluate market opportunities, and create implementation plans. Our approach combines financial analysis with operational insights to ensure strategies are both visionary and executable across diverse business environments.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We offer full-spectrum M&A advisory services including target identification, due diligence, and transaction execution. Our team provides strategic guidance on merger opportunities, acquisition strategies, and divestiture alternatives. With extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions, we help clients achieve their strategic objectives while managing regulatory and operational risks throughout the deal lifecycle.
Financial Restructuring
Our financial restructuring experts specialize in corporate recovery and debt restructuring solutions. We assist companies facing financial distress through comprehensive analysis, stakeholder negotiations, and implementation of restructuring plans. With proven experience in Chapter 11 bankruptcies and out-of-court restructurings, we help organizations restore financial stability while preserving enterprise value.
Enterprise Analytics
We deliver advanced enterprise analytics using our proprietary Enterprise Method framework. Our analytics tools assess organizational performance through scoring systems, risk assessments, and financial modeling. These insights help clients identify operational inefficiencies, evaluate strategic alternatives, and make data-driven decisions to enhance business performance and long-term sustainability.
People
William T. Nolan
President & Founder
Founded Arata Landscaping in 1989 after a distinguished career in corporate finance. Harvard MBA graduate with expertise in financial restructuring and enterprise management. Author of 'The Wealth of Enterprises' and developer of The Enterprise Method framework.
Thomas C. Arata
Managing Director
Leads financial modeling and due diligence activities in the New Orleans office. Developed proprietary software for automated financial model creation. Specializes in financial analysis for startup companies and business expansions.
Dr. T.H. Tsiang
Managing Director
MIT-educated aeronautics expert with extensive experience in operations management and lean production. Specializes in aerospace manufacturing, composite materials, and technology transfer. Provides technical expertise for complex industrial transactions and joint ventures.
Patrick J. Dealy
Advisor
Former Merrill Lynch and UBS analyst with expertise in growth-stage company financing. Provides strategic guidance on capital funding and operational turnarounds. Holds MBA in Finance from Columbia University with extensive portfolio management experience.
Robert J. Rosenberg
Advisor
Recognized insolvency expert with 25-year tenure at Latham & Watkins. Specializes in corporate reorganization and bankruptcy proceedings. Author of multiple publications on insolvency law and restructuring strategies. Provides legal and strategic counsel on complex financial distress situations.
Questions
What industries does Devonshire specialize in?
We work across aerospace, consumer products, environmental services, technology, manufacturing, and financial services sectors with global transaction experience.
How does Devonshire's Enterprise Method work?
Our proprietary framework analyzes organizational effectiveness through scoring systems and financial modeling to optimize governance and operational performance.
What geographic regions do you serve?
We provide advisory services across North America, Europe, and Asia with cross-border transaction expertise.
What makes Devonshire different from other advisors?
Our team combines executive leadership experience with technical financial expertise while maintaining strict independence from institutional conflicts.
Do you handle both healthy and distressed companies?
Yes, we advise on growth strategies for successful enterprises and restructuring solutions for organizations in financial distress.
How are your financial modeling services priced?
Custom financial model development is priced at $25,000 with additional analytics services available separately.
