Michael St. Peter
Partner
Corporate
Michael St. Peter is a partner in the firm's Corporate Group. He works primarily with private equity sponsors, private companies, entrepreneurs, and other sophisticated investors to help them structure and close complex business transactions. Leveraging his over 20 years of experience as a trusted business advisor, Michael also serves as outside general counsel to several middle-market businesses across many different industries. He has also developed a niche practice representing real estate sponsors and investors in structuring joint ventures and funds.
Michael works to achieve his client’s business objectives through a combination of pragmatism, knowledge of the market, and clear communication. His large law firm experience and straightforward approach to addressing business challenges have earned him praise from sophisticated clients who value an experienced and practical business advisor.
Areas of concentration include:
- Private Equity
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Capital Raises and Private Placements
- Restructurings and Recapitalizations
- Joint Ventures
- Fund Formations
- Employee Equity Incentive Programs
- Executive Employment Arrangements
Representative clients include:
- Private Equity Sponsors
- Middle Market Companies
- Sophisticated Entrepreneurs
- Real Estate Investors and Sponsors
- Family Offices
Additional Information
Education & Admissions
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2002
- University of Wisconsin at Madison, B.A., 1998
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
- New York (inactive)
Awards
- Illinois "40 Under 40," Law Bulletin Publishing Company - 2014
- Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star - 2010-2012
Q&A
What are the top three attributes of your best clients?
1. They are good people 2. They treat others with respect and adhere to the highest ethical standards. 3. They value a long-term partnership with their advisors.What is the most interesting part of your job?
I get to work with investors and entrepreneurs who build businesses, create jobs and strengthen communities.What is your favorite vacation spot?
The Northwoods of Wisconsin.
“Michael St. Peter has a different point of view on some things. It’s not just legal. It’s kind of legal, financial, business sense, all in one. He really understands what it is you’re trying to accomplish and then guides you through the different ways of getting there, which aren’t always strictly legal solutions, which is helpful.”
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