Mr Peter Schwartz > King & Spalding LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

King & Spalding LLP joins the ranking having hired Peter Schwartz from Paul Hastings LLP in early 2024. Schwartz is ‘a cornerstone of the London high yield legal community – immensely experienced, super-creative and always available‘. Andro Atlaga, who made the move along with Schwartz, is praised for being ‘on top of every detail and completely committed to quality deal execution‘. Thanks to the vast experience of its new hires, the firm’s nascent practice has a stellar client roster that includes some of the world’s largest investment banks and private equity funds.

With a broad practice that encompasses mandates concerning upstream, midstream, downstream and alternative fuels, the oil and gas team at King & Spalding LLP is a key point of contact for clients seeking assistance with M&A, disputes and project financing. Leadership of the group is shared between four key partners: Thomas Sprange KC, John Savage KC, international arbitration expert, and Martin Hunt, who acts on M&A and joint ventures. Key team changes include the arrival of Peter Schwartz from Paul Hastings LLP in March 2024, and the departures of Nina Howell in April 2024, and Nikhil Markanday in September 2024.