Nick Sabatino

Nick represents financial institutions, funds, direct lenders, strategic investors and other institutional creditors in complex restructuring scenarios, including bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court workouts, and distressed asset acquisitions. He has significant experience with debtor-in-possession financing, pre-packaged and pre-arranged chapter 11 proceedings, Section 363 sales, and contested bankruptcy litigation.

Nick also has particular experience advising clients in distressed transactions across multiple industries, including energy and infrastructure, life sciences, cryptocurrency, and retail. He works with clients to structure and execute credit-bid acquisitions, private sales, and strategic investments in distressed companies, often collaborating with Orrick’s M&A, Banking & Finance, and Energy & Infrastructure teams to deliver practical, cross-disciplinary solutions.

In the Restructuring: Corporate category of The Legal 500 US 2026 directory, clients praised Nick and his colleagues as “laser-focused on representing the client’s interests,” and highlighted their results-driven approach, noting that “Ron D’Aversa and Nick Sabatino have a knack for getting the business done.”

Prior to joining Orrick, Nick served as a U.S. Army infantry officer for over seven years, where he led organizations of more than 200 soldiers in training and combat environments. A graduate of the elite U.S. Army Ranger School, he earned a Bronze Star Medal and two Meritorious Service Medals for exemplary performance. This background has instilled Nick with a distinctive approach to client service, combining strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail and an emphasis on teamwork and collaborative problem-solving.