Nathan A. Haynes

Nathan represents interested parties in complex financial and operational corporate restructurings both in and out of court, including debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, agent banks, bondholders, shareholders, new money investors, and distressed asset sellers and bidders. He structures and negotiates front-end lending and purchase transactions to minimize subsequent downside risk, and negotiates and implements bridge, rescue, DIP/exit financings and other restructuring documentation from both debtor and lender perspectives.

Nathan further effectuates asset acquisitions and dispositions, and advises senior management and directors in connection with restructuring matters and strategic alternatives. He appears before courts including on plan confirmation, contested matters, and adversary proceedings, and advises clients on regulatory matters, negotiates with and appears before regulatory agencies.

Nathan has experience in numerous industries, including the real estate, timeshare, municipal, airline, and retail sectors.

Nathan is listed in the Best Lawyers in America: 2021, 2022 and 2023. He was recognized on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2011 and 2012, and was granted the The M&A Advisor “40 Under 40 East” Award in 2012. Nathan served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and is a member of the National Eagle Scout Association.

Concentrations

•Special situations M&A
•Strategic alternatives
•Highly leveraged and de-leveraging transactions
•Recapitalizations and re-financings

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2021-2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2025
•'Rising Star,' 2011-2012
•Member, Winning Team, U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2013
•Listed, The M&A Advisor, '40 Under 40 East' Award, 2012
•Member, teams working on deals that received the following awards:
•Global M&A Network 'Energy & Utilities Restructuring of the Year,' 2026
•The M&A Advisor 'Distressed M&A Deal of the Year ($75MM to $100 MM),' 2020
•Global M&A Network 'Restructuring Deal of the Year (Mid-Market),' 2019
•Global M&A Network 'Entertainment Services Restructuring of the Year,' 2017
•Global M&A Network 'Chapter 11 Reorganization of The Year,' 2010
•The M&A Advisor 'Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year,' 2008
•The M&A Advisor 'Consumer Products and Services Turnaround Deal of the Year,' 2008
•The M&A Forum 'Turnaround Deal of The Year,' 2008