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Peter Feist is Head of the Private Equity Practice and focuses on private equity and mergers and acquisitions matters for leading private equity firms and other financial investors. Mr. Feist advises clients on a wide array of transactions, including private and public acquisitions, leveraged and management buyouts, take-private transactions, recapitalizations, minority investments, structured equity investments, special situations and divestitures.
Commended as a “top private equity lawyer,” Mr. Feist is ranked by IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded” for Private Equity in the U.S. He has been recognized for his work in private equity by The Legal 500 US, which quotes a client affirming that “Peter Feist has an incredible understanding of corporate matters, is very intelligent and at the same time has terrific business acumen and is extremely commercial. He brings all these qualities to the fore on each and every transaction he works on to deliver fantastic results for his clients.” Additionally, Mr. Feist has been named to Lawdragon’s list of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and has been consistently recognized as a leading transactional lawyer by Chambers, which has noted that Mr. Feist’s “‘fine skill set, boosted by his extensive experience in deals,’ was highly praised by interviewees, along with his outstanding deal execution skills.”
Mr. Feist was born in New Zealand. He received a BCA in 1990 and an LL.B. with highest honors in 1992 from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Commended as a “top private equity lawyer,” Mr. Feist is ranked by IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded” for Private Equity in the U.S. He has been recognized for his work in private equity by The Legal 500 US, which quotes a client affirming that “Peter Feist has an incredible understanding of corporate matters, is very intelligent and at the same time has terrific business acumen and is extremely commercial. He brings all these qualities to the fore on each and every transaction he works on to deliver fantastic results for his clients.” Additionally, Mr. Feist has been named to Lawdragon’s list of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and has been consistently recognized as a leading transactional lawyer by Chambers, which has noted that Mr. Feist’s “‘fine skill set, boosted by his extensive experience in deals,’ was highly praised by interviewees, along with his outstanding deal execution skills.”
Mr. Feist was born in New Zealand. He received a BCA in 1990 and an LL.B. with highest honors in 1992 from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Education
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LL.B., 1992, Victoria University of Wellingtonwith Highest Honors
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B.C.A., 1990, Victoria University of Wellington
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
IFLR1000
- Private Equity – Highly Regarded (2024, 2023)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024, 2023)
The Legal 500 US
- Private Equity Buyouts: Large Deals, 500m+ (2025, 2024)
Deals & Cases
October 03, 2025
White Mountains’ $1.75 Billion Sale of Bamboo to CVC
On October 3, 2025, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”), a Bermuda-domiciled financial services holding company, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell a controlling interest in Bamboo, a data-enabled insurance distribution platform, to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”) in a transaction that values Bamboo at $1.75 billion. White Mountains expects the transaction will result in a gain of approximately $310 to its book value per share and net cash proceeds of approximately $840 million. White Mountains will retain an approximately 15% fully-diluted equity stake in Bamboo post-closing, valued at $250 million based on the transaction. Cravath is representing White Mountains and Bamboo in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
July 07, 2025
White Mountains’ Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Distinguished
On July 7, 2025, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”), a Bermuda‑domiciled financial services holding company, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), an MGA and program administrator for special property & casualty insurance. White Mountains will acquire approximately 50% of Distinguished’s outstanding equity interests for $230 million, which will result in White Mountains holding a 51% controlling interest in Distinguished following the closing of the transaction. Cravath is representing White Mountains in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
March 05, 2025
Pacific General’s Strategic Partnership with Lenwich
On March 4, 2025, Pacific General, a New York‑based private investment firm, announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lenwich, a premium sandwich brand that has been a staple in New York City since 1989. Lenwich’s founder will retain a significant equity interest in the company and continue to lead Lenwich as CEO. The partnership between Pacific General and Lenwich aims to accelerate Lenwich’s expansion beyond its home market in New York City, extending across the East Coast and the broader United States. Cravath is representing Pacific General in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
December 04, 2024
OMERS Private Equity’s Acquisition of Integris
On December 3, 2024, OMERS Private Equity, which manages investments globally on behalf of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Integris, a leading provider of IT services in the United States, from Frontenac, a Chicago‑based private equity firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 29, 2024
Neuberger Berman’s Strategic Partnership with Mariner
On October 29, 2024, Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions and funds managed by Neuberger Berman Private Markets (together, “Neuberger Berman”) and Mariner, a national financial services firm, announced that Neuberger Berman has made a significant minority growth investment in Mariner. Cravath is representing Neuberger Berman in connection with the transaction.
Activities
February 14, 2025
Law360 Names Cravath a 2024 “Private Equity Practice Group of the Year”
On February 10, 2025, Cravath was featured by Law360 as a “Private Equity Practice Group of the Year.” The profile highlighted the Firm’s recent work advising on a number of significant mergers and acquisitions in the private equity space, including its representation of Amentum in its merger with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses, as well as Brookfield Renewable in its and Cameco’s $7.875 billion acquisition of Westinghouse and its $2.8 billion acquisition of Duke Energy Renewables.
Peter Feist is Head of the Private Equity Practice and focuses on private equity and mergers and acquisitions matters for leading private equity firms and other financial investors. Mr. Feist advises clients on a wide array of transactions, including private and public acquisitions, leveraged and management buyouts, take-private transactions, recapitalizations, minority investments, structured equity investments, special situations and divestitures.
Commended as a “top private equity lawyer,” Mr. Feist is ranked by IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded” for Private Equity in the U.S. He has been recognized for his work in private equity by The Legal 500 US, which quotes a client affirming that “Peter Feist has an incredible understanding of corporate matters, is very intelligent and at the same time has terrific business acumen and is extremely commercial. He brings all these qualities to the fore on each and every transaction he works on to deliver fantastic results for his clients.” Additionally, Mr. Feist has been named to Lawdragon’s list of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and has been consistently recognized as a leading transactional lawyer by Chambers, which has noted that Mr. Feist’s “‘fine skill set, boosted by his extensive experience in deals,’ was highly praised by interviewees, along with his outstanding deal execution skills.”
Mr. Feist was born in New Zealand. He received a BCA in 1990 and an LL.B. with highest honors in 1992 from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Commended as a “top private equity lawyer,” Mr. Feist is ranked by IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded” for Private Equity in the U.S. He has been recognized for his work in private equity by The Legal 500 US, which quotes a client affirming that “Peter Feist has an incredible understanding of corporate matters, is very intelligent and at the same time has terrific business acumen and is extremely commercial. He brings all these qualities to the fore on each and every transaction he works on to deliver fantastic results for his clients.” Additionally, Mr. Feist has been named to Lawdragon’s list of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and has been consistently recognized as a leading transactional lawyer by Chambers, which has noted that Mr. Feist’s “‘fine skill set, boosted by his extensive experience in deals,’ was highly praised by interviewees, along with his outstanding deal execution skills.”
Mr. Feist was born in New Zealand. He received a BCA in 1990 and an LL.B. with highest honors in 1992 from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Education
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LL.B., 1992, Victoria University of Wellingtonwith Highest Honors
-
B.C.A., 1990, Victoria University of Wellington
Admitted In
- New York
Rankings
IFLR1000
- Private Equity – Highly Regarded (2024, 2023)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024, 2023)
The Legal 500 US
- Private Equity Buyouts: Large Deals, 500m+ (2025, 2024)
Deals & Cases
October 03, 2025
White Mountains’ $1.75 Billion Sale of Bamboo to CVC
On October 3, 2025, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”), a Bermuda-domiciled financial services holding company, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell a controlling interest in Bamboo, a data-enabled insurance distribution platform, to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”) in a transaction that values Bamboo at $1.75 billion. White Mountains expects the transaction will result in a gain of approximately $310 to its book value per share and net cash proceeds of approximately $840 million. White Mountains will retain an approximately 15% fully-diluted equity stake in Bamboo post-closing, valued at $250 million based on the transaction. Cravath is representing White Mountains and Bamboo in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
July 07, 2025
White Mountains’ Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Distinguished
On July 7, 2025, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”), a Bermuda‑domiciled financial services holding company, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), an MGA and program administrator for special property & casualty insurance. White Mountains will acquire approximately 50% of Distinguished’s outstanding equity interests for $230 million, which will result in White Mountains holding a 51% controlling interest in Distinguished following the closing of the transaction. Cravath is representing White Mountains in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
March 05, 2025
Pacific General’s Strategic Partnership with Lenwich
On March 4, 2025, Pacific General, a New York‑based private investment firm, announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lenwich, a premium sandwich brand that has been a staple in New York City since 1989. Lenwich’s founder will retain a significant equity interest in the company and continue to lead Lenwich as CEO. The partnership between Pacific General and Lenwich aims to accelerate Lenwich’s expansion beyond its home market in New York City, extending across the East Coast and the broader United States. Cravath is representing Pacific General in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
December 04, 2024
OMERS Private Equity’s Acquisition of Integris
On December 3, 2024, OMERS Private Equity, which manages investments globally on behalf of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Integris, a leading provider of IT services in the United States, from Frontenac, a Chicago‑based private equity firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 29, 2024
Neuberger Berman’s Strategic Partnership with Mariner
On October 29, 2024, Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions and funds managed by Neuberger Berman Private Markets (together, “Neuberger Berman”) and Mariner, a national financial services firm, announced that Neuberger Berman has made a significant minority growth investment in Mariner. Cravath is representing Neuberger Berman in connection with the transaction.
Activities
February 14, 2025
Law360 Names Cravath a 2024 “Private Equity Practice Group of the Year”
On February 10, 2025, Cravath was featured by Law360 as a “Private Equity Practice Group of the Year.” The profile highlighted the Firm’s recent work advising on a number of significant mergers and acquisitions in the private equity space, including its representation of Amentum in its merger with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses, as well as Brookfield Renewable in its and Cameco’s $7.875 billion acquisition of Westinghouse and its $2.8 billion acquisition of Duke Energy Renewables.
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