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Patrick J Nash, Jr

Patrick J Nash, Jr

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA

9 years ranked

About

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Patrick represents clients in complex business reorganizations, troubled company mergers and acquisitions, debt restructurings and financing matters. He has counseled companies experiencing financial difficulties, purchasers of and investors in distressed companies, and lenders to and creditors of such companies. Representative debtor clients include Yellow Trucking, Celsius Network LLC, Chesapeake, Inc., Avaya, Inc., Carestream Health, Hawker Beechcraft, Nautical Solutions LLC, Riverbed Technology, Groupe Dynamite, Akorn, Inc., Bluestem Brands, Inc., Exco Resources, Inc., Shopko, Global A&T Electronics, Inc., Horsehead Holding Corp. and GSE Environmental. Representative creditor clients include Oaktree and various ad hoc creditor groups including the plan sponsoring unsecured bondholders in the Talen Energy Services Chapter 11 case.

Personal

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1996; University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1993.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Patrick Nash is regularly called upon to assist clients with a range of matters, including restructurings, distressed M&A and financing issues.

Strengths

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  • His gravitas and deep legal skills drive victories and ensure the best negotiated outcomes.

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  • Pat is extremely commercial, creative and driven. He's very solution-focused and unmatched in driving optimal client outcomes.

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  • Pat is a highly seasoned and very capable dealmaker and negotiator.

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  • Pat is excellent. Clients really enjoy working with him and his personality puts people at ease.

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