Mr Peter Weinstock > Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP > Dallas, United States > Lawyer Profile

The M&A practice at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is comprised of specialists in the competition, data protection, and tax law spaces who regularly providing bespoke advice to domestic and international companies in the life sciences, energy, and real estate sectors. The team shows significant strength in handling strategic acquisitions and divestiture programs, with Richmond-based co-head Steven Haas specializing in public company sales and corporate governance proceedings and Washington DC-based co-head Steven Patterson focusing on public and private securities offerings and compliance issues. Houston-based Mike O’Leary routinely negotiates complex partnerships and joint ventures, and in Miami, Fernando Alonso acts on behalf of financial institutions and corporations in connection with debt financings. From Richmond, Gary Thompson concentrates on handling divestitures and carve-out transactions. Peter Weinstock is a key contact in Dallas.

With in-depth corporate, payments, and regulatory expertise, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a strong choice for emerging and established fintech companies, bank originators, and payment processing providers. The practice is also highlighted for its capabilities in advising private equity firms and hedge funds on financing matters and is led by Texas-based Erin Fonté. Fonte is proficient in the product development and launch of payment systems, whilst in New York, Lisa Sotto leads the firm’s privacy and cybersecurity department, which is also an area of key expertise for Brittany Bacon. Peter Weinstock advises platform banks on data monetization, while in Washington DC, Scott Kimpel is experienced in enforcement matters before the SEC and various other capital market regulators. Charlotte-based Abigail Lyle is skilled in consumer protection law litigation, and Carleton Goss advises financial institutions on M&A. Rachael Craven often handles financial products and services investments and partnerships, while Marysia Laskowski focuses on corporate and securities matters. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Dallas, unless stated otherwise.