Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer expands corporate finance capabilities with new London debt capital markets hire

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer announced today that Peter Allen will be joining the firm as a debt capital markets partner in its Finance and Restructuring practice, based in London.

Peter joins from Freshfields where he was part of the corporate finance team. Advising both underwriters and issuers on a wide range of capital markets and corporate finance matters and across various geographies, Peter’s practice comprises corporate issuer mandates, bank-side mandates and emerging markets transactions across the credit spectrum, with additional experience in the finance aspects of restructurings, private credit and M&A matters. His work spans many sectors, including financial institutions, traditional and renewable energy, infrastructure and telecommunications.

Kristen Roberts, Managing Partner, Finance and Restructuring, UK EMEA, commented: “Peter is widely respected for his enduring client relationships and exceptional professional insight. His deep expertise across debt capital markets further strengthens our offering to corporate and financial institution clients in the UK and globally. It is a pleasure to welcome him to the firm.”

Peter’s arrival reflects a further investment in the firm’s Finance and Restructuring capabilities across its UK and Continental Europe offices, following the hire of Emanuela Da Rin and team in Milan, Stuart Brinkworth in London, Laurent Massinon in Luxembourg, and Carole Nerguararian in Paris.