Withers Worldwide

• Education: Cornell University, B.S. • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Recipient, Heyman Fellowship in Corporate Governance, J.D.
• Admitted: State of CT, 1999 • State of NY, 2000
• Year joined: 2005

Overview

Peter’s practice is focused on corporate and securities law with an emphasis on investment management, including the formation of hedge funds, private equity funds and other private investment partnerships. He splits his time between our New York and Greenwich offices.

Highlights

Awarded "Rainmaker of the Year" by "Originate!", September 2008. 

Publications and speaking engagements

• Co-Author of "Recent Changes to Form D and the Electronic Filing Requirements," Withers Bergman LLP Briefing Notes, September 2008.  
• Co-Author of "Alert! Enhanced Liquidity: SEC Relaxes Limitations on Resales of Restricted Securities Under Rule 144," Withers Bergman LLP Commercial Alerts...Keeping up with Business Issues, February 2008. 
• Co-Author of "SEC Concedes Defeat on Hedge Fund Registration Rule: Should Managers Now Deregister?" WealthBriefing.com, October 2006.
• Co-Author of "Withers Update: Hedge Fund and Other Alternative Investments," WIthers Bergman LLP Tax Alerts, Spring 2006.
• Co-Author of "Planning Ahead: When Setting Up a Fund Principals Should Address Estate Planning Opportunities," Marhedge, Issue 14, March 27, 2006.
• Co-Author of "Proposed Rule: Use of Form S-8 and Form 8-K by Shell Companies," SEC Insights, Second Quarter 2004.

Memberships

• Greenwich Bar Association
• Connecticut Hedge Fund Association

On a personal note

Peter enjoys tennis, golf and skiing in the Adirondacks with his family. He looks forward to teaching his son and daughter to ski.