Overview

“We know that we can count on Peter to get the job done on an accelerated basis without compromising the quality of advice. He has established himself as one of the top emerging lawyers on the street.”

Peter routinely acts for all major Canadian banks on a wide variety of complex financing transactions, with particular emphasis on Canadian and cross-border private equity sponsor acquisition finance. He also advises clients on investment grade loans, capital call facilities, equity margin loans and asset-based lending. Beyond his extensive experience in the banking sector, Peter’s practice encompasses mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and securities law.

Acted as Canadian counsel to the underwriters, led by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, in the US$700-million cross-border initial public offering of Bausch + Lomb Corporation, a leading global eye health business.

Acted for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the administrative agent, lead arranger, and sole bookrunner in connection with $306-million senior secured credit facilities provided to Synex Business Performance Group, a consolidator of personal and commercial insurance brokerages, to refinance their existing credit facilities and provide support for future acquisitions.

Acted for a Canadian financial institution, the administrative agent involved in the financing of Fulcrum Capital Partners’ investment in the largest backyard leisure products business in Canada, VODA Backyard Leisure Group.

Acted for CMP Group Ltd. in its acquisition and related financing of the operating assets of MarineTech Products, Inc.

Banking & Financial Institutions; Corporate Commercial Law; Corporate Finance and Securities

Osgoode Hall Law School, JD, 2011 DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, MBA (D.M. Hedden Gold Medallist), 2008 DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, BComm (Governor General’s Silver Medallist), 2007

Practice Areas

• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Securities

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2012 (ON)