LAWYER PROFILE

Peter Banks

UK 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Practice Areas

Peter co-heads the firm’s Private Equity sector in Europe. Peter has significant experience advising private equity funds and other financial sponsors on a range of transactions, including buyouts, mergers, exits, joint ventures, minority sales, consortium arrangements, co-investments and preferred equity and hybrid investments.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above - UK-wide

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Peter Banks has developed a well-regarded practice in the private equity space. He routinely advises sponsor clients on complex buyouts, exits and investments.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Peter is very knowledgeable, balanced and good to deal with.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Peter is an excellent lawyer.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Peter is an outstanding lawyer. He is exceptionally smart, highly commercial and focused on making deals and finding solutions to problems.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession