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Peter Schwartz is a high-yield capital markets partner in our London office and a member of our Corporate team.

Peter advises on high-yield debt offerings, primary and secondary equity offerings, restructurings, acquisition financings and general compliance issues for European and North American clients seeking securities law advice.

Peter also represents a number of the world’s leading investment funds in restructurings and on cross-border, structured debt and equity investments.

Credentials

Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, cum laude

Bachelor of Arts, University of Rochester, summa cum laude

England and Wales

New York

Ranked


Chambers UK 2024: Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

Expertise Based Abroad, Capital Markets: High-Yield Products – USA


Chambers Global 2024

Leading Individual, Finance – High Yield


Legal 500 UK 2023

Highly Regarded: Capital Markets: High Yield (Practice Area); Financial Services (Industry Sector)


IFLR1000 UK 2023

"Peter is brilliant at dealing with complex structures, thinks creatively and tailors his advice to each individual matter."


Chambers 2024

"He's the master of creative structuring solutions for sponsors."


Chambers 2024

"In London, Peter Schwartz is a key figure in the high-yield market"


Chambers Global

"Just an incredible all-round excellent lawyer, who is devoted to his clients, and always available"


Chambers UK

Considered "one of the best" for his high-yield bond expertise


Legal 500

"Peter Schwartz is a strong advocate who stays on top of every transaction detail. He is always available and can call on his extensive experience to find solutions to almost any issue."


Legal 500 UK

Named one of the UK's "Hot 100" lawyers


The Lawyer Magazine

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Recognition

Ranked


Chambers UK 2024: Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

Expertise Based Abroad, Capital Markets: High-Yield Products – USA


Chambers Global 2024

Leading Individual, Finance – High Yield


Legal 500 UK 2023

Highly Regarded: Capital Markets: High Yield (Practice Area); Financial Services (Industry Sector)


IFLR1000 UK 2023

"Peter is brilliant at dealing with complex structures, thinks creatively and tailors his advice to each individual matter."


Chambers 2024

"He's the master of creative structuring solutions for sponsors."


Chambers 2024

"In London, Peter Schwartz is a key figure in the high-yield market"


Chambers Global

"Just an incredible all-round excellent lawyer, who is devoted to his clients, and always available"


Chambers UK

Considered "one of the best" for his high-yield bond expertise


Legal 500

"Peter Schwartz is a strong advocate who stays on top of every transaction detail. He is always available and can call on his extensive experience to find solutions to almost any issue."


Legal 500 UK

Named one of the UK's "Hot 100" lawyers


The Lawyer Magazine

Matters

High-yield note and other debt offerings representing both underwriters and issuers, including offerings for Kantar, Altice, Boparan, ADES, Zorlu Renewables, Novacap, Petra Diamonds, ContourGlobal, IKKS, HTN, Helios Towers Africa, Grifols, Gulf Keystone, Suddenlink, Cablevision, Waste Italia, Arrow Global, First Quantum Minerals, Millennium Ofshore Services, Gategroup and CEDC

Initial public offerings and other equity issuances representing both underwriters and issuers, including offerings for Global Fashion Group, GeNeuro, Nanobiotix, Gategroup, Chr. Hansen, Songbird Estates, Premier Foods, ENEA, GlobeOp, Signet, Germany1, Phibro and Cesky Telecom

Various creditors and debtors on restructurings, including for McLaren, Matalan, Pizza Express, Coop Bank, Gulf Keystone, New Look, Reclam, Afrisam, Novasep, Cambrian Mining, SkyePharma, Afease, Countrywide, Fortis, Kelda Water and Betts Global

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Matters

High-yield note and other debt offerings representing both underwriters and issuers, including offerings for Kantar, Altice, Boparan, ADES, Zorlu Renewables, Novacap, Petra Diamonds, ContourGlobal, IKKS, HTN, Helios Towers Africa, Grifols, Gulf Keystone, Suddenlink, Cablevision, Waste Italia, Arrow Global, First Quantum Minerals, Millennium Ofshore Services, Gategroup and CEDC

Initial public offerings and other equity issuances representing both underwriters and issuers, including offerings for Global Fashion Group, GeNeuro, Nanobiotix, Gategroup, Chr. Hansen, Songbird Estates, Premier Foods, ENEA, GlobeOp, Signet, Germany1, Phibro and Cesky Telecom

Various creditors and debtors on restructurings, including for McLaren, Matalan, Pizza Express, Coop Bank, Gulf Keystone, New Look, Reclam, Afrisam, Novasep, Cambrian Mining, SkyePharma, Afease, Countrywide, Fortis, Kelda Water and Betts Global

Matters

High-yield note and other debt offerings representing both underwriters and issuers, including offerings for Kantar, Altice, Boparan, ADES, Zorlu Renewables, Novacap, Petra Diamonds, ContourGlobal, IKKS, HTN, Helios Towers Africa, Grifols, Gulf Keystone, Suddenlink, Cablevision, Waste Italia, Arrow Global, First Quantum Minerals, Millennium Ofshore Services, Gategroup and CEDC

Initial public offerings and other equity issuances representing both underwriters and issuers, including offerings for Global Fashion Group, GeNeuro, Nanobiotix, Gategroup, Chr. Hansen, Songbird Estates, Premier Foods, ENEA, GlobeOp, Signet, Germany1, Phibro and Cesky Telecom

Various creditors and debtors on restructurings, including for McLaren, Matalan, Pizza Express, Coop Bank, Gulf Keystone, New Look, Reclam, Afrisam, Novasep, Cambrian Mining, SkyePharma, Afease, Countrywide, Fortis, Kelda Water and Betts Global

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Matters

High-yield note and other debt offerings representing both underwriters and issuers, including offerings for Kantar, Altice, Boparan, ADES, Zorlu Renewables, Novacap, Petra Diamonds, ContourGlobal, IKKS, HTN, Helios Towers Africa, Grifols, Gulf Keystone, Suddenlink, Cablevision, Waste Italia, Arrow Global, First Quantum Minerals, Millennium Ofshore Services, Gategroup and CEDC

Initial public offerings and other equity issuances representing both underwriters and issuers, including offerings for Global Fashion Group, GeNeuro, Nanobiotix, Gategroup, Chr. Hansen, Songbird Estates, Premier Foods, ENEA, GlobeOp, Signet, Germany1, Phibro and Cesky Telecom

Various creditors and debtors on restructurings, including for McLaren, Matalan, Pizza Express, Coop Bank, Gulf Keystone, New Look, Reclam, Afrisam, Novasep, Cambrian Mining, SkyePharma, Afease, Countrywide, Fortis, Kelda Water and Betts Global

Credentials

Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, cum laude

Bachelor of Arts, University of Rochester, summa cum laude

England and Wales

New York

Ranked


Chambers UK 2024: Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

Expertise Based Abroad, Capital Markets: High-Yield Products – USA


Chambers Global 2024

Leading Individual, Finance – High Yield


Legal 500 UK 2023

Highly Regarded: Capital Markets: High Yield (Practice Area); Financial Services (Industry Sector)


IFLR1000 UK 2023

"Peter is brilliant at dealing with complex structures, thinks creatively and tailors his advice to each individual matter."


Chambers 2024

"He's the master of creative structuring solutions for sponsors."


Chambers 2024

"In London, Peter Schwartz is a key figure in the high-yield market"


Chambers Global

"Just an incredible all-round excellent lawyer, who is devoted to his clients, and always available"


Chambers UK

Considered "one of the best" for his high-yield bond expertise


Legal 500

"Peter Schwartz is a strong advocate who stays on top of every transaction detail. He is always available and can call on his extensive experience to find solutions to almost any issue."


Legal 500 UK

Named one of the UK's "Hot 100" lawyers


The Lawyer Magazine

Close

Recognition

Ranked


Chambers UK 2024: Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

Expertise Based Abroad, Capital Markets: High-Yield Products – USA


Chambers Global 2024

Leading Individual, Finance – High Yield


Legal 500 UK 2023

Highly Regarded: Capital Markets: High Yield (Practice Area); Financial Services (Industry Sector)


IFLR1000 UK 2023

"Peter is brilliant at dealing with complex structures, thinks creatively and tailors his advice to each individual matter."


Chambers 2024

"He's the master of creative structuring solutions for sponsors."


Chambers 2024

"In London, Peter Schwartz is a key figure in the high-yield market"


Chambers Global

"Just an incredible all-round excellent lawyer, who is devoted to his clients, and always available"


Chambers UK

Considered "one of the best" for his high-yield bond expertise


Legal 500

"Peter Schwartz is a strong advocate who stays on top of every transaction detail. He is always available and can call on his extensive experience to find solutions to almost any issue."


Legal 500 UK

Named one of the UK's "Hot 100" lawyers


The Lawyer Magazine