Peter H. Lieberman

Peter H. Lieberman: Co-Chair of Chicago Corporate & Securities Practice

Peter H. Lieberman is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of experience in corporate and securities law, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, public company matters, hedge fund transactions, private equity investments, start-ups, venture capital deals, and related regulatory issues.

Practice Areas

• Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Corporate Compliance Law
• Corporate Governance Law
• Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
• Start-Ups
• Restructurings
• Troubled Company Acquisition and Disposition Transactions
• Private Equity Investments
• Acquisition and Sale Transactions
• Fund Formation
• Lending and Financial Advisory Matters

Education & Credentials

B.A., Harvard University, 1987 J.D., New York University School of Law, 1990

Bar Admissions: Illinois, United States

Affiliations

• Firms: Greenberg Traurig

Languages

Multilingual, including English and Spanish

Recognized Since

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2007

Peter H. Lieberman is a respected attorney in the Chicago legal community, recognized for his expertise in corporate and securities law. He has been involved in numerous PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) and registered transactions, including those involving common stock, convertible preferred stock, warrants, and convertible debt.

Peter brings extensive experience to his work, having spent a decade specifically with hedge fund activities and securities trading and hedging issues. His practice has spanned various stages of corporate lifecycle—from special committee matters to start-ups, restructurings, acquisition and disposition transactions, private equity investments, and venture capital opportunities.

Peter’s involvement in both hostile and negotiated transactions at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz honed his skills in strategic defense strategies and corporate governance. His achievements include:

• Winning Deal Team - Distressed M&A Deal of the Year (Over $100mm), 2011 Turnaround Awards, The M&A Advisor
• Winning Team - Private Equity Turnaround of the Year for the Chapter 11 reorganization and acquisition of American Laser Skincare LLC, Global M&A Network’s 2012 Turnaround Atlas Award

Peter H. Lieberman has been recognized in