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Practice Areas
Finance
Professional Bio
Nicholas Schwartz is a distinguished partner at Paul, Weiss in New York City, specializing in Banking & Finance. With a career spanning over a decade, Nicholas has held partner positions at Sidley Austin and Kirkland & Ellis, and began his legal journey as an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He is renowned for representing private equity and corporate borrowers in complex finance transactions, including leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings. Nicholas has advised leading private equity sponsors such as Clearlake Capital and 3G Capital, and public companies like Restaurant Brands International. His expertise extends to in-court and out-of-court restructurings. Recognized by Chambers Global and IFLR1000, Nicholas is a notable figure in the legal finance sector.
Representative Matters
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Nicholas M. Schwartz advised Crinetics Pharmaceuticals in its $10 billion acquisition by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
- Nicholas M. Schwartz represented Eaton in the separation and combination of its Mobility Unit with Dana Incorporated in a $10 billion deal.
Capital Markets
- Nicholas M. Schwartz assisted Carnival Corporation & plc in the unification of its dual-listed company structure and redomiciliation to Bermuda.
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Clients Worked With
3G CapitalClearlake CapitalStonepeak Partners
Experience
P
Paul, Weiss
Partner
2025 – Unknown
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Sidley Austin
Partner
2021 – 2025
K
Kirkland & Ellis
Partner
2010 – 2021
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Associate
2008 – 2010