Bio

Chris Peterson is co-head of the firm's Capital Markets practice. Mr. Peterson's practice is focused on issuances of equity and debt securities and mergers and acquisitions, with an emphasis on equity capital markets transactions on behalf of issuers at all stages of development and investment-grade, sovereign and high-yield debt transactions. In addition, he has extensive experience in financial restructuring and liability management, particularly in the context of acquisition finance and distressed corporate reorganizations. His practice also includes representation of private and public companies in general corporate, governance and securities law matters. Mr. Peterson has been recognized in various national and international legal publications for his debt and equity capital markets work, most recently by Legal 500 US for Debt Offerings and Global Offerings and Latin Lawyer for the Private Equity Deal of the Year (2019). Mr. Peterson has been described as "very knowledgeable" and "flexible and creative," helping clients to "reach a mutually agreeable solution within the boundaries of relevant regulation."