Peter Schwartz is Global Head of High Yield Capital Markets and a partner in the Corporate practice of Paul Hastings. Mr. Schwartz advises on high-yield debt offerings, primary and secondary equity offerings, restructurings, acquisition financings and general compliance issues for European and North American clients seeking securities law advice.

Mr. Schwartz also represents a number of the world’s leading investment funds in restructurings and on cross-border, structured debt and equity investments.

• Continuously recognised as among the leading high-yield bond lawyers in London – Chambers UK, Legal 500 and IFLR 1000
• Considered "one of the best" for his high-yield bond expertise – Legal 500
• "In London, Peter Schwartz is a key figure in the high-yield market" – Chambers Global
• "Just an incredible all-round excellent lawyer, who is devoted to his clients, and always available" – Chambers UK
• Named a 'Leading Individual' for High Yield by Legal 500 UK 2020: "Peter Schwartz is a strong advocate who stays on top of every transaction detail. He is always available and can call on his extensive experience to find solutions to almost any issue."
• Named one of the UK's "Hot 100" lawyers – The Lawyer Magazine

• University of Michigan, J.D., 1997
• University of Rochester, B.A., 1993