Peter S Burke

Partner, Corporate Department

Los Angeles

T 1(213) 683-6338

F 1(213) 996-3338

Peter Burke is a partner in the Finance and Restructuring group and chair of the Corporate Department in Los Angeles. His practice is focused on commercial and corporate finance, asset-based lending, subordinated debt financings and other lending transactions. Mr. Burke has represented numerous banks, commercial finance companies, hedge funds and other lenders in establishing credit facilities for acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, and working capital facilities.

Mr. Burke has experience in various business sectors, including restaurants, casinos, manufacturing, investment companies, real estate development, and software. He also has extensive experience in negotiating intercreditor agreements, subordination agreements, and other related documentation in numerous facilities.

Recent Representations

Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Securities, Wells Fargo Bank, and Macquarie Capital as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners on the financing for Southwire Company’s acquisition of Coleman Cable, Inc. The financing consisted of a US$750 million senior secured term loan facility and a US$1 billion senior secured asset-based revolving facility.
Bank of America as administrative agent, joint lead arranger, and joint bookrunner on the financing for the acquisition of certain assets of TLP Energy LLC and Blue Eagle Energy, by NFR Energy. The financing consisted of a new US$500 million second lien facility. Wells Fargo Bank as administrative agent to the ninth amendment to the US$750 million amended and restated credit agreement dated as of April 28, 2009.
Wells Fargo Bank as lead arranger and agent on the US$75 million ABL facility, secured by a first lien on the receivables and a second lien on all other assets of the company, for ValleyCrest Companies.
City National Bank: We represented City National Bank as agent, arranger, and lender on the US$150 million revolver credit facility for Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, an alternative investment company.
Wells Fargo Capital Finance as agent and lender on the amendment and restatement of their existing facility with Campus Management Corp. The credit facility included a revolving credit facility of US$5 million and a term loan facility of US$40 million. TPG Specialty Lending acted as an additional term loan lender and held US$30 million of the term loan.
Wells Fargo Capital Finance as agent and a lender on the US$100 million ABL credit facility for Crowley Petroleum Distribution.
Wells Fargo Bank as administrative agent, lead arranger, and bookrunner on a credit facility to borrowers Graham Gulf and C & G Boat Works. The credit facility consisted of a US$50 million revolving loan, with Wells Fargo Bank holding US$30 million and Regions Bank holding US$20 million.
Wells Fargo Capital Finance as agent and a lender on the credit facility consisting of a US$100 million revolver and US$25 million accordion for Stillwater Mining Company.

Accolades and Recognitions

Named by Chambers USA to the list of leading attorneys in the United States for Banking and Finance (2009-2015)
Selected as one of the 2012 Southern California Super Lawyers

Speaking Engagements and Publications

Speaks regularly on matters relating to finance transactions; most recently he has given presentations regarding issues related to the enforcement of remedies under Article 9 as well as a presentation regarding various types of intercreditor agreements, subordination agreements, and agreements among lenders.
Co-author of “Certainty of Execution – Asset-Based Lending in Leveraged Finance” – ABF Journal (May/June 2013)

Professional and Community Involvement

Member of the Financial Lawyers Conference and the California State Bar Association
Served as a member of the Uniform Commercial Code Committee for the Business Law Section of the California State Bar
Served as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Stephen Derby, United States Bankruptcy Judge, District of Maryland

Education

University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1996
College of William and Mary, B.A., 1993

Rankings & Awards

Recognized by Chambers USA 2020
Chambers USA 2020: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business listed the firm in 37 research areas and named 104 firm lawyers to its rankings of leading lawyers and law firms in the United States.
May 01, 2020

Ranked by Chambers USA 2019
Chambers USA 2019: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business listed the firm in 44 practice areas and named 107 firm lawyers to its rankings of leading lawyers and law firms in the United States.
April 26, 2019

Recognized by Chambers USA 2018
Chambers USA 2018: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business listed the firm in 45 research areas and named 112 firm lawyers to its rankings of leading lawyers and law firms in the United States.
May 15, 2018

Recognized by Chambers USA 2017
Chambers USA 2017: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business named 46 of the firm’s practice areas and 112 individuals to its ranking of leading lawyers and law firms in the United States.
June 05, 2017

Recognized by Chambers USA 2016
Chambers USA 2016: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business named 47 of the firm’s practice areas and 112 individuals to its ranking of leading lawyers and law firms in the United States.
June 08, 2016

M&A Advisor
London office chair Ronan O'Sullivan was selected as a Winner of M&A Advisor's 2nd Annual 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards. Additionally, partners Peter Burke, Jeff Hartlin and Sammy Li were selected as Finalists. The 2011 40 Under 40 Award Winners and Finalists were selected for their accomplishments and expertise from a pool of prominent nominees by an independent judging panel of distinguished business leaders.
June 20, 2011

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