Finance & Restructuring Lawyer Peter Knust Joins Dorsey in London
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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2026--
Dorsey & Whitney LLP has appointed finance and restructuring lawyer Peter Knust as Of Counsel in its London office, strengthening its UK offering in cross-border finance and restructuring matters.
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Peter Knust has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP in London in the Finance & Restructuring Group.
Peter joins from Fieldfisher, where he spent the past three years.
He has specialized in corporate trust work throughout his career, advising trustees, agents, and service providers on a range of finance transactions, including structured finance, debt capital markets, and project finance. A key part of his practice focuses on post-closing matters, particularly around issues such as amendments, defaults, or restructurings.
Peter has developed strong experience in cross-border matters, including transactions involving both English and U.S. law. He works closely with clients to help them navigate complex transactions and contentious and high-pressure situations.
His arrival further strengthens Dorsey’s ability to support clients on cross-border matters, particularly where UK and U.S. considerations intersect.
Eric Lopez Schnabel, Finance & Restructuring Practice Group Co-Leader at Dorsey & Whitney, said: “Peter is highly regarded for English law financings, restructurings, and seamless transatlantic collaboration. He is also passionate about cross-border collaboration to ensure successful results for clients, which makes him a perfect fit for the Dorsey & Whitney offering.”
Peter Knust, Of Counsel at Dorsey & Whitney, added: “Dorsey’s collaborative culture and existing strength in corporate trust made it the obvious choice for me. It’s a great platform for a specialist practice like mine, and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the firm to support clients on complex cross-border matters.”
Peter is recognized as a Recommended Lawyer by Legal 500 and as a Notable Practitioner by IFLR.
Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
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