John C. Partigan

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• The Deal

  Deal Diary: Nixon Peabody helps Bally’s sell unit to Intralot

  The following article covers Greek gambling company Itralot’s acquisition of Bally’s Corporation’s International Interactive business in a €2.7 billion (approx. $3.2 billion) transaction. The article mentions NP for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team includes Providence counsel Marc Crisafulli, New York partner Dick Langan, Chicago partner Conrad Adkins, and Washington DC partner John Partigan, all of the Corporate group.

  July 2, 2025
• Law360

  Five firms guide in Intralot’s €2.7 billion buy of Bally's business

  The following article covers Greek gambling company Itralot’s acquisition of Bally’s Corporation’s International Interactive business in a €2.7 billion (approx. $3.2 billion) transaction. The article mentions NP for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team includes Providence counsel Marc Crisafulli, New York partner Dick Langan, Chicago partner Conrad Adkins, and Washington DC partner John Partigan, all of the Corporate group.

  July 1, 2025
• Providence Business First

  Bally’s new CFO arrives from Queen Casino

  This article covers Mira Mircheva being named as the new Bally’s Chief Financial Officer. The article mentions NP for serving as legal counsel in the merger between Bally’s and The Queen Casino & Entertainment. The NP team includes Providence counsel Marc Crisafulli, New York City partner Dick Langan, Washington, DC partner John Partigan, and Chicago partner Conrad Adkins, all of the Corporate practice.

  March 12, 2025
• Mergers & Acquisitions

  Bally’s completes deals with Standard General and Queen

  This article covers the completion of transactions in which shareholder Standard General LP acquired a majority stake in Bally’s, while Bally’s also merged with Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. The article mentions NP for representing Bally’s in the deals. The NP team includes Providence counsel Marc Crisafulli, New York partner Dick Langan, Chicago partner Conrad Adkins, and Washington DC partner John Partigan, all of the Corporate group.

  Feb 7, 2025
• The Deal

  Deal Diary: Standard General rings up Bally’s

  The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.

  July 25, 2024
• Law360

  Bally’s oks Standard General’s takeover valuing it at $4.6 billion

  The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.

  July 25, 2024
• Providence Business News

  Bally’s agrees to New York hedge fund’s buyout offer valued at $4.6 billion

  The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.

  July 25, 2024

• Bally’s to be acquired by its chairman’s hedge fund

  The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.

  July 25, 2024
• St. Louis Business Journal

  Casino Queen parent finds merger partner

  The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.

  July 25, 2024
• The Deal

  Deal diary-Blackstone and KKR chalk up more insurance investments

  In two separate articles, the publication highlighted the firm for advising American International Group, Inc. in the pending sale of a $5.1 billion affordable housing portfolio to Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust. Washington, DC Community Development Finance partner Liz Young is noted in one of the stories for leading the NP deal team.

  In addition to Liz, the NP team includes Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Dara Histed, Project Finance & Public Finance partner Carla Young, Community Development Finance senior counsel Jeff Lesk, and Corporate partner John Partigan, all of Washington, DC; Global Finance partner Amanda Darwin, Affordable Housing & Real Estate associates Julie Stande and Ali Walendziak, and Community Development Finance associate Nury Aguasvivas, all of Boston; Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Emily Schwebke and Project Finance & Public Finance resident attorney Jacalyn Smith, both of Chicago; Manchester Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Talia Burghard; Long Island Affordable Housing & Real Estate paralegal Lori Esposito; and Los Angeles Corporate paralegal Mina Gonzaque-Taylor.

  July 15, 2021
• The Deal

  Tegna recruits sports podcaster-Locked On

  This article on Tegna’s expansion into the fast-growing podcast market through its acquisition of Locked On Podcast Network mentions Washington, D.C. partners John Partigan and Sean Clancy and Rochester partner Brian Kopp, all of the Corporate group, for representing Tegna. The deal team also included Rochester Labor & Employment counsel Todd Shinaman; and Washington, D.C. associate Pierce Han and Boston associate Bohao Zhou, both in the Corporate group.
  Jan 27, 2021
• Pensions & Investments

  Direct listings open new avenues for institutions

  In this story, Washington, DC, Corporate partner and Securities team leader John Partigan discusses the opportunities and challenges of the direct listing process as an alternative for companies looking to avoid a traditional IPO.
  July 8, 2019
• Law360

  Don’t Miss It: Vinson, Nixon Peabody Lead Week’s Hot Deals

  Nixon Peabody is mentioned as counsel to Tegna in its $535 million deal to acquire two television stations and one radio station in the Midwest from Dispatch Broadcast Group.
  June 14, 2019
• The Deal

  Dispatch exits broadcasting with Tegna deal

  The following stories mention Nixon Peabody as counsel to Tegna in its $535 million deal to acquire two television stations and one radio station in the Midwest from Dispatch Broadcast Group. NP’s deal team included partners John Partigan, Brian Kopp, Sean Clancy, counsels Todd Shinaman and Al Floro, and department attorney Dana Campbell.
  June 12, 2019
• Law360

  Nexstar sells 19 stations for $1.32B to satisfy regulators

  In the following coverage, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for its role as counsel to Tegna, which agreed to purchase a number of television stations from Nexstar Media Group for $740 million. Washington, DC, Corporate partner John Partigan led the deal team.
  March 21, 2019
• Bloomberg Law

  Big Law Business

  In the following coverage, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for its role as counsel to Tegna, which agreed to purchase a number of television stations from Nexstar Media Group for $740 million. Washington, D.C. Corporate partner John Partigan led the deal team.
  March 21, 2019
• The Deal

  Deal Diary: Nexstar turns to Kirkland, BofA for station sales

  In the following coverage, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for its role as counsel to Tegna, which agreed to purchase a number of television stations from Nexstar Media Group for $740 million. Washington, D.C. Corporate partner John Partigan led the deal team.
  March 20, 2019
• The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation

  Going public without an IPO

  Washington DC Corporate partner John Partigan wrote this article analyzing Spotify’s decision to go public without conducting an underwritten IPO, making the music streaming service the largest company to do so through a direct listing.
  Sep 19, 2018
• Law360

  Don't miss it: Nixon Peabody pilots Tegna’s $105M TV stations deal

  Washington DC partner and team leader John Partigan is mentioned in this article for leading the deal team in Tegna Inc.’s $105 million acquisition of local television stations in Ohio and Texas. The deal team also included partners Sean Clancy, Brian Kopp, Jean McCreary and Denise Pursley; counsel Todd Shinaman; and associates Pierce Han, Dara Histed, Carolyn Lowry and Dana Stanton.
  Aug 24, 2018
• The Deal

  Tegna Goes Shopping for Big Four Affiliates

  Public Company Transactions practice group leader John Partigan and attorneys Brian Kopp, Mike Hausknecht, Allan Floro, Justin Thompson, Sean Clancy, Pierce Han, Erin Kansy and Carolyn Lowry were mentioned in this article for representing Tegna in its recent purchase of a CBS-affiliated TV station and two radio stations in San Diego.
  March 2, 2018
• Law360

  Don't Miss It: Hot Deals & Firms We Followed This Week

  Washington DC public company transactions partner and practice group leader John Partigan led a team from Nixon Peabody that advised client Tegna Inc. on its acquisition of two television stations and two radio stations in the San Diego media market.
  Feb 16, 2018
• S&P Global Market Intelligence

  New York Stock Exchange's 'Spotify Rule' May Not Spell End of Traditional IPOs

  Washington DC public company transactions practice leader John Partigan is quoted in this article explaining Spotify’s rumored interest in “direct listing,” a seldom used method of making company stock available without the backing of Wall Street underwriters.
  Jan 31, 2018
• CQ Congressional

  Capitol Hill Hearing Testimony

  The testimony of Washington, DC, partner and leader of the firm’s Public Companies Transactions practice John Partigan is highlighted. John testified at a Senate subcommittee meeting in support of the Senate bill (S. 576, Encouraging Employee Stock Ownership Act) to amend SEC Rule 701.
  March 24, 2015
• Law360

  Don't Miss It: Hot Deals & Firms We're Following This Week

  Gannett Co., Inc.’s acquisition of seven Texas television stations from London Broadcasting Company for $215 million is highlighted among the top deals this week. Nixon Peabody represented Gannett. The deal team noted in the coverage includes Public Company Transactions practice group leader John Partigan, Labor & Employment partners Brian Kopp and Michael Hausknecht, Tax partner Christian McBurney, Antitrust partner Gordon Lang and counsel Alycia Ziarno, and associates Tiana Butcher and Pierce Han.
  July 10, 2014
• The Deal

  Versar picks up J.M. Waller

  Client J.M. Waller Associates’ sale to Versar, Inc. is highlighted in this piece. The coverage notes J.M. Waller’s legal team led by securities practice group leader John Partigan and includes partners Brian Kopp and Christian McBurney; associate Pierce Han; and paralegal Alicia Rotella.
  July 2, 2014