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Peter Feist is Co-Head of the Private Equity Practice and focuses on private equity and mergers and acquisitions matters for leading private equity firms and other financial investors. Mr. Feist advises clients on a wide array of transactions, including private and public acquisitions, leveraged and management buyouts, take-private transactions, recapitalizations, minority investments, structured equity investments, special situations and divestitures.
Commended as a “top private equity lawyer,” Mr. Feist is ranked by IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded” for Private Equity in the U.S. He has been recognized for his work in private equity by The Legal 500 US, which quotes a client affirming that “Peter Feist has an incredible understanding of corporate matters, is very intelligent and at the same time has terrific business acumen and is extremely commercial. He brings all these qualities to the fore on each and every transaction he works on to deliver fantastic results for his clients.” Additionally, Mr. Feist has been named to Lawdragon’s list of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and has been consistently recognized as a leading transactional lawyer by Chambers, which has noted that Mr. Feist’s “‘fine skill set, boosted by his extensive experience in deals,’ was highly praised by interviewees, along with his outstanding deal execution skills.”
Mr. Feist was born in New Zealand. He received a BCA in 1990 and an LL.B. with highest honors in 1992 from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Commended as a “top private equity lawyer,” Mr. Feist is ranked by IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded” for Private Equity in the U.S. He has been recognized for his work in private equity by The Legal 500 US, which quotes a client affirming that “Peter Feist has an incredible understanding of corporate matters, is very intelligent and at the same time has terrific business acumen and is extremely commercial. He brings all these qualities to the fore on each and every transaction he works on to deliver fantastic results for his clients.” Additionally, Mr. Feist has been named to Lawdragon’s list of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and has been consistently recognized as a leading transactional lawyer by Chambers, which has noted that Mr. Feist’s “‘fine skill set, boosted by his extensive experience in deals,’ was highly praised by interviewees, along with his outstanding deal execution skills.”
Mr. Feist was born in New Zealand. He received a BCA in 1990 and an LL.B. with highest honors in 1992 from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Education
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LL.B., 1992, Victoria University of Wellingtonwith Highest Honors
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B.C.A., 1990, Victoria University of Wellington
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
IFLR1000
- Private Equity – Highly Regarded (2024, 2023)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024, 2023)
The Legal 500 US
- Private Equity Buyouts: Large Deals, 500m+ (2024)
Deals & Cases
October 29, 2024
Neuberger Berman’s Strategic Partnership with Mariner
On October 29, 2024, Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions and funds managed by Neuberger Berman Private Markets (together, “Neuberger Berman”) and Mariner, a national financial services firm, announced that Neuberger Berman has made a significant minority growth investment in Mariner. Cravath is representing Neuberger Berman in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 21, 2024
Neuberger Berman’s Consortium with EQT and CPP Investments to Acquire Nord Anglia for $14.5 Billion
On October 21, 2024, Neuberger Berman Private Markets (“Neuberger Berman”), EQT and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPP Investments"), together with global institutional investors, announced the signing of definitive share purchase agreements in Nord Anglia Education, a leading international schools organization ("Nord Anglia”), for an enterprise value of $14.5 billion. Existing owners EQT and CPP Investments will remain shareholders in Nord Anglia through a new fund investment and reinvestment, respectively, while Neuberger Berman will become a new strategic partner. Cravath is representing Neuberger Berman in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 18, 2023
OMERS Private Equity’s Acquisition of Knight Commercial
On September 18, 2023, OMERS Private Equity announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Knight Commercial, a leading provider of commercial restoration services. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 13, 2023
Hayfin Capital Management’s Sale of Autovista Group to J.D. Power
On September 12, 2023, J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Autovista Group, a leading pan‑European and Australian automotive data, analytics and industry insights provider. Cravath is representing European alternative asset management firm Hayfin Capital Management, which currently owns Autovista Group, as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Peter Feist is Co-Head of the Private Equity Practice and focuses on private equity and mergers and acquisitions matters for leading private equity firms and other financial investors. Mr. Feist advises clients on a wide array of transactions, including private and public acquisitions, leveraged and management buyouts, take-private transactions, recapitalizations, minority investments, structured equity investments, special situations and divestitures.
Commended as a “top private equity lawyer,” Mr. Feist is ranked by IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded” for Private Equity in the U.S. He has been recognized for his work in private equity by The Legal 500 US, which quotes a client affirming that “Peter Feist has an incredible understanding of corporate matters, is very intelligent and at the same time has terrific business acumen and is extremely commercial. He brings all these qualities to the fore on each and every transaction he works on to deliver fantastic results for his clients.” Additionally, Mr. Feist has been named to Lawdragon’s list of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and has been consistently recognized as a leading transactional lawyer by Chambers, which has noted that Mr. Feist’s “‘fine skill set, boosted by his extensive experience in deals,’ was highly praised by interviewees, along with his outstanding deal execution skills.”
Mr. Feist was born in New Zealand. He received a BCA in 1990 and an LL.B. with highest honors in 1992 from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Commended as a “top private equity lawyer,” Mr. Feist is ranked by IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded” for Private Equity in the U.S. He has been recognized for his work in private equity by The Legal 500 US, which quotes a client affirming that “Peter Feist has an incredible understanding of corporate matters, is very intelligent and at the same time has terrific business acumen and is extremely commercial. He brings all these qualities to the fore on each and every transaction he works on to deliver fantastic results for his clients.” Additionally, Mr. Feist has been named to Lawdragon’s list of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and has been consistently recognized as a leading transactional lawyer by Chambers, which has noted that Mr. Feist’s “‘fine skill set, boosted by his extensive experience in deals,’ was highly praised by interviewees, along with his outstanding deal execution skills.”
Mr. Feist was born in New Zealand. He received a BCA in 1990 and an LL.B. with highest honors in 1992 from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Education
-
LL.B., 1992, Victoria University of Wellingtonwith Highest Honors
-
B.C.A., 1990, Victoria University of Wellington
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
IFLR1000
- Private Equity – Highly Regarded (2024, 2023)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024, 2023)
The Legal 500 US
- Private Equity Buyouts: Large Deals, 500m+ (2024)
Deals & Cases
October 29, 2024
Neuberger Berman’s Strategic Partnership with Mariner
On October 29, 2024, Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions and funds managed by Neuberger Berman Private Markets (together, “Neuberger Berman”) and Mariner, a national financial services firm, announced that Neuberger Berman has made a significant minority growth investment in Mariner. Cravath is representing Neuberger Berman in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 21, 2024
Neuberger Berman’s Consortium with EQT and CPP Investments to Acquire Nord Anglia for $14.5 Billion
On October 21, 2024, Neuberger Berman Private Markets (“Neuberger Berman”), EQT and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPP Investments"), together with global institutional investors, announced the signing of definitive share purchase agreements in Nord Anglia Education, a leading international schools organization ("Nord Anglia”), for an enterprise value of $14.5 billion. Existing owners EQT and CPP Investments will remain shareholders in Nord Anglia through a new fund investment and reinvestment, respectively, while Neuberger Berman will become a new strategic partner. Cravath is representing Neuberger Berman in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 18, 2023
OMERS Private Equity’s Acquisition of Knight Commercial
On September 18, 2023, OMERS Private Equity announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Knight Commercial, a leading provider of commercial restoration services. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 13, 2023
Hayfin Capital Management’s Sale of Autovista Group to J.D. Power
On September 12, 2023, J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Autovista Group, a leading pan‑European and Australian automotive data, analytics and industry insights provider. Cravath is representing European alternative asset management firm Hayfin Capital Management, which currently owns Autovista Group, as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
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