Peter Byrne

Peter Byrne is currently a Partner at Cooley LLP, a prominent law firm.12 He specializes in capital markets and represents both issuers and underwriters in various public and private financing transactions.2

Career Progression

Peter Byrne's career has seen significant growth within prestigious law firms:

1. Cooley LLP

   • Partner (January 2022 - Present)
   • Special Counsel (October 2020 - December 2021)

2. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

   • Counsel (January 2020 - October 2020)
   • Associate (September 2014 - January 2020)

3. Duane Morris LLP

   • Associate, Corporate Group (August 2011 - August 2014)

4. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

   • Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions (October 2006 - May 2009)

Expertise

Peter Byrne's areas of expertise include:

• Initial public offerings (IPOs)
• Secondary and follow-on offerings
• Debt offerings and exchange offers
• PIPE offerings
• Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) IPOs
• "De-SPAC" business combinations
• General corporate and securities matters
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate governance
• Exchange Act reporting obligations
• Stock exchange requirements2

Education

• J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School (2003 - 2006)
• Bachelor's degree in History and Classics from Seton Hall University (2000 - 2002)13

Peter Byrne has established himself as a respected professional in the field of corporate law, particularly in capital markets and financing transactions. His experience across multiple top-tier law firms has contributed to his expertise in handling complex legal matters for both companies and underwriters.