Scott Petepiece

Scott Petepiece is an Adjunct Professor of Law, affiliated with a law faculty, and a prominent legal practitioner serving as head of the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Shearman & Sterling in New York. His expertise bridges academia and high-stakes corporate law, focusing on complex transactions involving multinational corporations, financial institutions, and private equity sponsors.

His research interests center on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, and financial regulation. He actively contributes to legal scholarship, particularly on regulatory frameworks affecting global banking and corporate transactions.

The available article reflects a strong focus on U.S. financial regulation, particularly the Federal Reserve’s requirements for foreign banks, indicating deep engagement with current regulatory challenges in international finance.

• Transactional Implications of the Federal Reserve’s Intermediate Holding Company Requirement for Foreign Banks (2013)

Mr. Petepiece advises leading corporations and financial institutions on major acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raising activities. His practice includes representing clients in consortium investments, leveraged buyouts, and strategic joint ventures across diverse industries.

He is involved with high-profile legal teams handling multi-billion-dollar transactions, including representations of entities like Fairfax Financial, Nokia, Dow Chemical, and Goldman Sachs. His work often involves navigating complex regulatory environments and structuring innovative transactional solutions.