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Finance & Restructuring Lawyer Peter Knust Joins Dorsey in London

Dorsey & Whitney LLP has appointed finance and restructuring lawyer Peter Knust as Of Counsel in its London office, strengthening its UK offering in cross-border finance and restructuring matters.

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Peter Knust has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP in London in the Finance & Restructuring Group.

Peter Knust has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP in London in the Finance & Restructuring Group.

Peter joins from Fieldfisher, where he spent the past three years.

He has specialized in corporate trust work throughout his career, advising trustees, agents, and service providers on a range of finance transactions, including structured finance, debt capital markets, and project finance. A key part of his practice focuses on post-closing matters, particularly around issues such as amendments, defaults, or restructurings.

Peter has developed strong experience in cross-border matters, including transactions involving both English and U.S. law. He works closely with clients to help them navigate complex transactions and contentious and high-pressure situations.

His arrival further strengthens Dorsey’s ability to support clients on cross-border matters, particularly where UK and U.S. considerations intersect.

Eric Lopez Schnabel, Finance & Restructuring Practice Group Co-Leader at Dorsey & Whitney, said: “Peter is highly regarded for English law financings, restructurings, and seamless transatlantic collaboration. He is also passionate about cross-border collaboration to ensure successful results for clients, which makes him a perfect fit for the Dorsey & Whitney offering.”

Peter Knust, Of Counsel at Dorsey & Whitney, added: “Dorsey’s collaborative culture and existing strength in corporate trust made it the obvious choice for me. It’s a great platform for a specialist practice like mine, and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the firm to support clients on complex cross-border matters.”

Peter is recognized as a Recommended Lawyer by Legal 500 and as a Notable Practitioner by IFLR.

About Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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