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Peter P. Knight

Peter P. Knight

USA 2026

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With decades of experience, Peter Knight, Co-Chair of the Insolvency and Restructuring practice, represents individual creditors and lender groups at all levels of the capital structure — in out-of-court restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings and various special situations transactions. Peter has built a strong market reputation for representing senior secured agents and lenders in middle market workouts and restructurings.

Peter has substantial experience developing and implementing non-bankruptcy restructuring strategies that help clients achieve their business objectives while minimizing cost, delay and risk. Such strategies include Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) foreclosure transactions, receivership proceedings, assignments for the benefit of creditors, exchange offers, rights offerings and various rescue financing transactions.

Peter also has a strong commitment to pro bono service and has worked with organizations such as the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, Ascend Justice (formerly the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic), the Texas DNA Mixture Review Project and the National Veterans Legal Services Program.

Personal

New York University School of Law, JD

Kalamazoo College, BA, magna cum laude

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Peter Knight routinely acts in out-of-court restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings. His clients include financial institutions.

Strengths

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  • He is creative, quick to respond and practical in his answers.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Pete is excellent and works tirelessly to bring matters to a conclusion. He is a trusted advisor.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Peter is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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