Peter Morley
Partner
Peter is an experienced corporate tax advisor with particular expertise in relation to private equity transactions acting for investors, management teams and shareholders.
Peter's experience
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Advised Singapore Exchange Limited on the sale of Scientific Beta, its global investment index business, to ISS-STOXX. The transaction spanned Singapore, France, the UK, the US and Australia, requiring multi-jurisdictional coordination. Technology tools supported due diligence, transaction management and vendor review processes to enhance efficiency and confidentiality.
- Cross-border
- Financial Services
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Advised MML UK Advisor LLP, a private equity firm, on transaction structuring for the acquisition of Premier Modular Holdings Limited.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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Advised the management of a family law firm on reinvestment following its sale to a private equity fund.
- United Kingdom
- Professional & Public Services
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Advised a mid market private equity firm, on the proposed introduction of co-investment partners into portfolio companies.
- United Kingdom
- Professional & Public Services
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Advised R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company on its acquisition of Williams Lea Group from Advent International. Our role included working as co-counsel with Baker Hostetler to navigate complex issues and deliver the transaction within a challenging timeframe.
- United Kingdom and United States
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised Keys Group, on its acquisition of the residential children's care services from Investcorp funded Outcomes First Group.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised MML Enterprise Fund on the tax aspects of its investment into RSBP Group Limited, a leading B2B washroom manufacturer operating in the UK and Middle East. The transaction was complex and involved obtaining a KC's opinion on the tax treatment of existing loan notes, alongside tax structuring advice.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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Advised DCC Energy, a division of leading international sales, marketing and support services group DCC plc, on the acquisition of WIRSOL Roof Solutions (WIRSOL), a provider of photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems.
- Germany
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advised Turner & Townsend Group on its acquisition of a 70% equity stake in Danish wind farm consultancy JUMBO Consulting Group.
- Global
- Infrastructure
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Advised the majority shareholders of R&R Tofu Limited (owner of leading UK tofu brand, The Tofoo Co.) on the sale of their stake to German private equity firm Comitis Capital.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
Credentials
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2018Joined Pinsent Masons
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2012Squire Patton Boggs - Partner
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2005Qualified - Chartered Tax Advisor
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2003Qualified - England & Wales
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2001Squire Patton Boggs - Trainee
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2000University of Newcastle upon Tyne - LLB (Hons)
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