Andrew S. Nicoll

Andrew S. Nicoll

Partner

Columbus

T 614.223.9314

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Overview

Andy’s practice includes representing both lenders and borrowers in the origination and workout of syndicated, large corporate and middle-market credit facilities, with experience across C&I, acquisition, ABL, mezzanine, ESOP, healthcare and oil & gas loans.

He also represents creditors and debtors in foreclosures, receivership, equipment financing, bankruptcies and bankruptcy-related litigation. Andy has represented both buyers and sellers in Section 363 assets sales, and has prosecuted and defended numerous fraudulent transfer and preference avoidance actions ranging in size from $10,000 to over $600 million.

Additionally, Andy represents financial institutions in the sale of distressed commercial loans and residential mortgage loan pools.

What I Do

Bankruptcy Litigation
Bankruptcy Reorganizations
Commercial Finance & Banking
DIP Financing
Loan Workouts
Restructuring & Bankruptcy

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Awards

  • Listed, “Stand-Out Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters, 2026

Experience

Represented Stonehenge Partners in the platform acquisition of Forty Nine Degrees, LLC, an industry leader in designing and creating customized experiential spaces for collegiate and professional sports teams and apparel brands.

Key Contacts: Robert J. WardTom SkellyJason MorgensternJordan HartmanMelissa R. GrimShivdutt TrivediJacob C. LavisAndrew S. NicollDaniel S. MarksChristopher D. Hopkins

Represented Blackstone in connection with its acquisition of a portfolio of 228 mortgage loans from Atlantic Union Bank for approximately $2 billion.

Key Contacts: Tabitha B. HumphriesJack KunkelDavid HudsonMelanie FriedmanPooja BhaskarHunter WinsauerKyle P. GillenMatthew G. MrazekPhilip SilvermanKevin J. Kiley Jr.Michael W. WardKevin D. MargolisMichael K. SwearengenMichael R. BeerChristopher M. MatgouranisAdam N. SaurweinLeAnn DavisGaetano G. SavelliJeffrey J. WildDana B. WeissBarry J. GuttmanKelly M. NollJanelle R. GasbarrinoJoel R. PentzJennifer L. KatzakisSam A. MintzerLisa M. BehraMatthew P. DelguydChris F. MoratschekNathan WagnerLaura Mehl SugarmanEvan M. McLaughlinAlyssa L. RobertsAnthony A. GhazoulNisha PatelJustin MaroniAndrew S. NicollLauren E. LipsycRachel KashienJared E. Kriwinsky

Represented a borrower in a $12.5 million dollar ESOP loan.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Representing a bank in defending against a $250 million in lender liability claim.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented a bank’s equipment leasing affiliate in litigation under an equipment lease.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented large heavy equipment auctioneers in litigation involving claims of collusion in a bankruptcy sale and in litigation alleging an improper Article 9 sale.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented various lenders in workouts and foreclosures of loans made to senior living centers.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented a lender in the workout of a $4.3 million loan to a fried chicken restaurant franchisee.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented a lender in the workout of a $5 million loan to a pizza restaurant franchisee.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented lender in the workout of $11 million public finance bond supporting a university.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented lender in the workout of a $10 million loan to a drug manufacturer secured by pharmaceuticals and intellectual property.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented alcohol distiller borrower in the origination of a $13.5 credit facility.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented a lender in originating a $26 million gas pipeline construction loan facility.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented a lender in originating a $30 million loan facility to a multi-state hamburger restaurant franchisee.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented a lender in originating a $51 million loan facility to a multi-state hamburger restaurant franchisee.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented a lender in originating a $160 million ABL facility to a multi-state home improvement retailer.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented publicly traded international footwear manufacturer in its separate $150 million syndicated ABL facility and $130 million syndicated term facility used to fund the acquisition of a footwear line from a separate public company.

Key Contacts: Andrew S. Nicoll

Represented publicly traded international apparel retailer borrower in the origination of a $400 million syndicated ABL facility.

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Credentials

Education

Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, 2004, J.D., magna cum laude
Brigham Young University, 2004, M.A., B.S.

Bar & Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Illinois

More

  • The Ohio State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Subcommittee Chair
  • Named, Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer, 2024-2025
  • Ohio Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2014

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