Nate Sherman

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Asia Hong Kong Singapore Europe Geneva London Middle East Abu Dhabi Dubai Close navigation What We DoWho We Are Insights Join UsDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Environmental Sustainability Pro Bono Alumni Locations Subscribe Follow us Who We Are Nate Sherman Nate Sherman Counsel Send Emailv Card New York+1 212.872.8174 Areas of Focus Corporate & Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Governance Private Capital Special Situations Private Credit Corporate & Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Governance Private Capital Special Situations Private Credit Nate Sherman Counsel Send Emailv [email protected] New York+1 212.872.8174 New York+1 212.872.8174 Areas of Focus Corporate & Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Governance Private Capital Special Situations Corporate & Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Governance Private Capital Special Situations Private Credit View More Save as PDFPrint Page Share This Biography Share This Biography Biography Representative Work Credentials Affiliations Insights Areas of Focus Corporate & Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Governance Private Capital Special Situations Corporate & Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Governance Private Capital Special Situations Private Credit View More Biography Focuses on private equity in connection with mergers & acquisitions (M&A), as well as special situations and distressed transactions. Nate is counsel in the firms corporate practice. He focuses on a wide range of complex corporate transactions, including advising special situations funds, private equity firms, global asset managers, other strategic investors and their portfolio companies in M&A, preferred and structured equity financings, divestitures, joint ventures and general corporate and governance matters. Prior to joining Akin, Nate was a private equity M&A associate at another international law firm based in New York City. Nate earned his B. S. B. A from the University of Richmond and his J. D. from Georgetown University Law Center. Representative Work Represented General Atlantic Credit as the lead investor in a $425 Million preferred equity investment in Buyers Edge Platform. Represented Bain Capital Credit in connection with the acquisition of a portfolio of 17 aircraft engines from Rolls-Royce, valued at more than $450 million, by its aviation platform Griffin Global Asset Management. Represented Bain Capital Credit in connection with its aviation leasing JV with Griffin Global Asset Management. Represented Bain Capital Credit in an equity investment for the launch of Legacy Corporate Lending, a new asset-based lending company focused on supporting middle market companies across North America. With an innovative structure, Legacy Corporate Lending provides term loans and revolving credit facilities between $10 to $40 million to companies seeking access to capital outside of traditional bank lending or the syndicated lending market. Represented the senior management team of Bridgewater Associates in a landmark succession transaction in connection with the transition of Ray Dalios control of Bridgewater to an operating board. Represented The Jordan Company in its acquisition of Communications & Power Industries, a global manufacturer of electronic components, subsystems and antenna systems for communications, government and medical markets. Represented L Catterton in its investment in Dragonfly, a technology-enabled platform that acquires and scales ecommerce brands. Represented The Jordan Company in its acquisition of Allure Labs, a formulator and manufacturer of personal care products. Represented Iron Park Capital in connection with its strategic partnership with Hunter Point Capital. Represented CC Neuberger Principal Holdings I, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in its $2.4-billion business combination with E2open. Represented Rush Street Interactive LP in its $1.7-billion business combination with dMY Technology Group Inc., a SPAC. Represented Collier Creek Holdings, a SPAC, in its $1.5-billion business combination with Utz. List may include matters worked on prior to joining Akin. Read More Represented L Catterton in its investment in Dragonfly, a technology-enabled platform that acquires and scales ecommerce brands. Represented The Jordan Company in its acquisition of Allure Labs, a formulator and manufacturer of personal care products. Represented Iron Park Capital in connection with its strategic partnership with Hunter Point Capital. Represented CC Neuberger Principal Holdings I, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in its $2.4-billion business combination with E2open. Represented Rush Street Interactive LP in its $1.7-billion business combination with dMY Technology Group Inc., a SPAC. Represented Collier Creek Holdings, a SPAC, in its $1.5-billion business combination with Utz. List may include matters worked on prior to joining Akin. Education J. D., Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude, 2019 B. S. B. A., University of Richmond, summa cum laude, 2016 Bar Admissions New York Affiliations and Public Service Student Honors Legal Intern, U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Enforcement, 2017 Speeches and Publications A Behavioral Economics Approach to Regulating Initial Coin Offerings, 107 Georgetown Law Journal Online 17, 2018, translated and published in Law School of Central University of Finance and Economics Law Review. Insights and Achievements Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases November 1, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Griffin Global Asset Managements Acquisition of Rolls-Royce Spare En...Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases June 12, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in $1 Billion Bond Offering for Griffin Global Asset Management Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases May 10, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Launch of Legacy Corporate Lending Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases April 9, 2024 Akin Advises General Atlantic Credit in $425 Million Preferred Equity Investment in Buyers Edge Platform Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases November 1, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Griffin Global Asset Managements Acquisition of Rolls-Royce Spare En...Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases June 12, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in $1 Billion Bond Offering for Griffin Global Asset Management Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases May 10, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Launch of Legacy Corporate Lending Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases April 9, 2024 Akin Advises General Atlantic Credit in $425 Million Preferred Equity Investment in Buyers Edge Platform Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases November 1, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Griffin Global Asset Managements Acquisition of Rolls-Royce Spare En...Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases June 12, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in $1 Billion Bond Offering for Griffin Global Asset Management Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases May 10, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Launch of Legacy Corporate Lending Read More View All Insights Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases November 1, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Griffin Global Asset Managements Acquisition of Rolls-Royce Spare Engines Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases June 12, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in $1 Billion Bond Offering for Griffin Global Asset Management Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases May 10, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Launch of Legacy Corporate Lending Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases April 9, 2024 Akin Advises General Atlantic Credit in $425 Million Preferred Equity Investment in Buyers Edge Platform Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases November 1, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Griffin Global Asset Managements Acquisition of Rolls-Royce Spare Engines Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases June 12, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in $1 Billion Bond Offering for Griffin Global Asset Management Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases May 10, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Launch of Legacy Corporate Lending Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases April 9, 2024 Akin Advises General Atlantic Credit in $425 Million Preferred Equity Investment in Buyers Edge Platform Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases November 1, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Griffin Global Asset Managements Acquisition of Rolls-Royce Spare Engines Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases June 12, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in $1 Billion Bond Offering for Griffin Global Asset Management Read More Services, Sectors, and Regions News Press Releases May 10, 2023 Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Launch of Legacy Corporate Lending Read More View All Insights Related Content People Distinguished by our areas of focus, as a cohesive and integrated firm, we are defined by the caliber of our work, the responsiveness of our service and a culture that is rooted in collaboration and forward-thinking. 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