Patrick Brendon is a Partner in Simpson Thacher’s European Finance and Capital Markets group. Based in London, he advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on a wide range of financing transactions, with a particular focus on cross-border acquisition and leveraged finance, high yield financings, debt restructurings and refinancings.
Patrick is recognized as a “Leading Individual” in Chambers U.K., where he is described as “absolutely great” and “incredibly commercial.” He is also ranked as a “Rising Star” partner for Banking in IFLR1000 U.K. and named to Financial News’ “Rising Stars of European Finance” List for 2024.
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Work Highlights
Notable experience prior to joining Simpson Thacher includes advising:
- Advent International on multiple financings, including: the take private of ublox AG; carve out of Attalon from Coherent; the take-private and subsequent financings of Cobham and Rubix (IPH-Brammer); the acquisitions of Caldic, Encora, Mediq, Syspro and NexSys Solutions; the carve-outs of Evonik’s methacrylates business (Roehm) and GE’s Distributed Power business (Innio); the partnership with the founder of the Parfums de Marly and INITIO Parfums Privés fragrance brands; and the IPO financings for InPost, together with numerous add-ons, refinancings, recapitalizations and extensions
- CVC on the financing of its acquisitions of a stake in the French football league (Ligue de Football Professionnel), Panzani, Dale and Riverstone along with numerous bid processes including the DB Schenker and Everllence carve-outs
- PAI on the financing of its acquisitions of Innovad, SGD Pharma and HKA Global, its acquisition of a majority stake in the VAMED healthcare business; its joint venture investment in Nestlé’s European frozen pizza business along with numerous bid processes including the Opella carve-out and Karo Healthcare bid
- Astorg on the financing of its acquisition of Solabia and the take-private of Hamilton Thorne, with the concurrent purchase of assets from Cook Medical
Accolades
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Chambers U.K., Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket (2027)
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Financial News, “Rising Star of European Finance” (2024)
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IFLR1000 U.K., “Rising Star” for Banking
Education
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Durham University, 2008
BSc
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The College of Law London, 2010
G.D.L.
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The College of Law, 2011
G.D.L.
Based in the Firm’s London office, Patrick Brendon is a Partner in the Firm’s European Finance and Capital Markets group. He advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on a wide range of financing transactions, with a particular emphasis on cross-border acquisition and leveraged finance, as well as high yield transactions, debt restructurings and refinancings.
Patrick’s clients include many of the leading private equity sponsors in Europe, for which he has advised on transactions supporting take-privates, carve-outs, add-on acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancings and IPOs, as well as on bids and PIK financings for sponsor-backed groups. He has also advised on debt restructuring matters.
Notable experience prior to joining Simpson Thacher includes advising:
- Advent International on multiple financings, including: the take private of ublox AG; carve out of Attalon from Coherent; the take-private and subsequent financings of Cobham and Rubix (IPH-Brammer); the acquisitions of Caldic, Encora, Mediq, Syspro and NexSys Solutions; the carve-outs of Evonik’s methacrylates business (Roehm) and GE’s Distributed Power business (Innio); the partnership with the founder of the Parfums de Marly and INITIO Parfums Privés fragrance brands; and the IPO financings for InPost, together with numerous add-ons, refinancings, recapitalizations and extensions
- CVC on the financing of its acquisitions of a stake in the French football league (Ligue de Football Professionnel), Panzani, Dale and Riverstone along with numerous bid processes including the DB Schenker and Everllence carve-outs
- PAI on the financing of its acquisitions of Innovad, SGD Pharma and HKA Global, its acquisition of a majority stake in the VAMED healthcare business; its joint venture investment in Nestlé’s European frozen pizza business along with numerous bid processes including the Opella carve-out and Karo Healthcare bid
- Astorg on the financing of its acquisition of Solabia and the take-private of Hamilton Thorne, with the concurrent purchase of assets from Cook Medical
Patrick is recognized as a “Leading Individual” in Chambers U.K., where he is described as “absolutely great”, “incredibly commercial” and “an excellent lawyer”. He is also ranked as a “Rising Star” partner for Banking by IFLR1000 U.K. and was named to Financial News’ “Rising Stars of European Finance” list for 2024.
Patrick received both his L.P.C and G.D.L from the College of Law, London. He also received his BSc from Durham University in 2008. He is admitted to practice in England and Wales.