People

Overview

Based in the London office, Patrick Lyons is a Partner with the Corporate practice. With over 20 years experience, Patrick represents life sciences and other healthcare companies, energy companies, banks and financial institutions, sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuers and others in public and private transactions, including IPOs and follow-on SEC-registered transactions, Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings, investment grade and high-yield debt issues, PIPEs and other private placements, green, blue and social bond offerings, rights issues and privatizations. He also regularly advises on voluntary and other restructurings, including sovereigns and corporates, as well as liability management transactions, including tender offers, exchange offers and similar transactions.

The Legal 500 UK 2025 recognises Patrick as a "Leading Partner" for Emerging Markets, in addition to ranking him for Debt Capital Markets and Equity Capital Markets-Small-Mid Cap. He is also ranked by Chambers Global 2025, where respondents note he is "super client-oriented and brings in-depth expertise in debt capital markets."

Admissions & Affiliations

  • Registered Foreign Lawyer, England & Wales, 2015
  • New York State Bar
  • Massachusetts Bar

Education

  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center 2002
  • M.A., History & Middle East Studies, Harvard University 1999
  • B.A., University of Notre Dame 1996

Experience

  • The Placement Agents in connection with the €20 million private placement of shares of ONWARD Medical N.V.
  • The Arranger, Dealers and Joint Lead Managers in connection with the: (i) update by the Government of the Emirate of Sharjah acting through the Sharjah Finance Department of its Global Medium Term Note Programme; and (ii) issuance of its U.S.$750,000,000 6.125 per cent. Sustainable Notes due 2036 in accordance with Regulation-S and Rule 144A thereunder


Awards and Community

Recognised by Chambers Global for Capital Markets: Debt, 2021-2025

Listed in The Legal 500 UK for Emerging Markets, 2026

Listed in The Legal 500 UK for Debt Capital Markets, 2015-2025

Recognised as "Highly Regarded in Capital Markets: Debt and Capital Markets: Equity" by IFLR1000, 2025