J. Christian 'Chris' Nahr

J. Christian Nahr advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, corporations, hedge and debt funds, and investment banks on a broad range of complex cross-border and domestic leveraged finance transactions.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, Nahr represents financial sponsors in both acquisition financings and financings for their portfolio companies, developing practical and innovative solutions in connection with many of their most significant matters. He skillfully navigates transactions involving dividend recapitalizations, restructurings, hybrid structures, private credit and direct lending. He represents clients across many industries, but has particularly significant experience in technology-focused matters, including those involving SaaS businesses.

Nahr’s recent experience, both at Skadden and his prior firm, includes representing multinational corporations, private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, including Permira, CC Capital, AEA Investors, Goldman Sachs, RedBird Capital, CVC Capital Partners and New Mountain.