Nicholas Ferrer
Nicholas Ferrer

Nicholas Ferrer

Partner

Seattle

206.359.3757
nick.ferrer@ashurstperkins.com

Introduction

Nick has spent his career at the center of consequential M&A transactions, advising both sides of the table across private equity, strategic, and cross-border deals.

Nicholas Ferrer’s practice spans the full deal spectrum, including acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth equity investments, joint ventures, divestitures, and cross-border transactions. 

His clients range from repeat strategic acquirers and middle-market private equity sponsors to family offices and founder-owned businesses—many of whom have worked with him across multiple transactions and years, turning to him for the judgment and technical skill to navigate their most complex situations. 

Education & credentials

  • Columbia Law School, J.D., Columbia Business Law Review, 2007
  • Middlebury College, B.A., International Studies, magna cum laude, 2003
  • Washington
  • New York
  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 2007-2012

Professional recognition

  • Ranked by Chambers USA "America’s Leading Lawyers" for Corporate: Mergers & Acquisitions, 2024-2026

  • Listed in Chambers USA as an "Up and Coming" Corporate: Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer, 2023

  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026

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