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Peter Cook

Peter Cook

Asia-Pacific 2026

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About

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Peter is a partner in our Corporate Advisory group. With more than 30 years of experience, Peter has built a diverse, industry-leading practice that sets a benchmark for many in the field. He is one of Australia’s most prominent and leading transactional lawyers, trusted to handle many of the country's largest and most intricate transactions.

Peter’s practice, albeit broad ranging, is focused on public and private mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and private capital. He is also widely regarded as a strategic and trusted adviser by his clients and public company boards given his breadth of experience.

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Capital Markets: Equity - Australia

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Individual Editorial
Peter Cook heads the equity capital markets team at Gilbert + Tobin and is widely respected as a top practitioner for the depth of his experience in ECM matters, frequently acting for underwriters and lead managers on major IPOs.

Corporate/M&A - Australia

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Peter Cook is a highly regarded advisor on the most sophisticated transactions in both the public M&A and private equity spheres. Interviewees regularly testify to his commercial vision and strategic insight. He is based in Sydney.

Private Equity - Australia

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Peter Cook is a highly regarded advisor on the most sophisticated transactions in both the public M&A and private equity spheres. Interviewees regularly testify to his commercial vision and strategic insight. He is based in Sydney.

Strengths

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  • Peter is an exceptionally experienced and high-quality lawyer who has delivered for us. He is commercial and has seen it all.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Peter Cook is an outstanding practitioner.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Asia & Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Gilbert + Tobin (68)

Asia-Pacific Region

Australia

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