Latham & Watkins LLP

Peter Sluka, Global Co-Chair of the Hybrid Capital Practice, advises on private debt and alternative capital financings as well as traditional capital markets transactions.

Peter represents a variety of direct lenders, mezzanine funds, private debt and structured equity providers, and other financial institutions and financial sponsors in complex financing transactions, including:

• • Unitranche solutions
  • Private second lien financings
  • Preferred equity and holdco PIK financings
  • Privately placed high yield notes
  • Convertible debt and equity financings (including PIPEs)
  • Growth investments
  • Equity co-investments
  • Special situations

In addition, Peter represents both issuers and financial institutions in traditional public and private capital markets transactions, including:

• • Initial public offerings
  • Direct listings
  • Secured and unsecured high yield debt offerings
  • Bridge lending
  • Debt exchange offers and tender offers
  • Restructurings
  • Mezzanine financings

Peter also represents domestic and foreign companies with respect to general corporate and securities matters, including corporate governance issues, Exchange Act reporting obligations, and stock exchange rules and requirements.

Peter draws on his deep market and product knowledge to assist clients in structuring and negotiating complex and creative financing transactions and investments. He provides innovative solutions for clients to help them protect their investments and close deals with highly sophisticated counterparties.