Partner
Peter Pears
Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
"Peter Pears is a standout partner in the practice. Knowledgeable, commercial and an absolute pleasure to work with. Always engaged and focused on the best outcome in a transaction. Very highly regarded." He "is an excellent partner covering the full range of DCM matters. He is always willing to discuss any queries and provide briefings and training on relevant topics, and has a very pragmatic approach to achieving the best outcome on transactions."
Legal 500
Overview
Peter Pears acts for issuers and underwriters on a range of domestic and international capital markets products including Eurobond, medium term note, commercial paper, regulatory capital, corporate hybrid and liability management transactions. Peter's clients include financial institutions, major corporations, sovereigns, municipalities and supranationals across Europe, the United States, Africa and Asia. Peter has considerable experience in sustainable debt and ESG principles and regularly advises on green, social and sustainable bonds, sustainability-linked bonds and ESG regulatory matters. In addition to his debt capital markets practice, Peter has experience advising on a variety of infrastructure finance transactions, including project bonds, private placements and whole business securitizations.
Recognition
- Ranked as a “Leading individual” for Debt Capital Markets by The Legal 500 UK 2024.
- Clients told The Legal 500 UK 2024: “We have been working with Peter for over 15 years and are glad to see him building a strong practice at Mayer Brown. Peter is extremely knowledgeable about the DCM space, knows the players and is well-liked by clients and other lawyers. Very reasonable lawyer who knows when to pick up the phone, and is always happy to deliver extremely competitive quotes on complex transactions that require a steady hand at the wheel.” “Very pleased to see the addition of Peter Pears as a new partner in MB’s London practice. This has really strengthened their presence in the European DCM market and particularly ESG knowledge and expertise.” “Peter Pears is a standout partner in the practice. Knowledgeable, commercial and an absolute pleasure to work with. Always engaged and focused on the best outcome in a transaction. Very highly regarded.” “Peter Pears is an excellent partner covering the full range of DCM matters. He is always willing to discuss any queries and provide briefings and training on relevant topics, and has a very pragmatic approach to achieving the best outcome on transactions.”
- The Legal 500 UK also recommends Peter as a key lawyer for Emerging Markets and has also recommended him for Infrastructure.
- “[Peter] is always responsive and happy to talk through any query, offering clear and pragmatic solutions to often complex issues. He is a pleasure to work with.” The Legal 500 UK 2023
Education
- Oxford University, MA
Admissions
- England and Wales