Peter Watson
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Greg Penn
Peter epitomized the word "Counsel" as our Group General Counsel. Expecting lawyers to understand the legal ramifications is a given but Peter's abilities to put this in context of the business environment, protect the company and become a trusted advisor was a pleasure to have at my side. He knew when the legal speak was getting out of hand and we needed get back to relationships. He always treated everyone with dignity and respect. I have huge respect for him as Counsel and, most importantly as a person.Peter can contribute much to an organization outside of his functional expertise. For all these reason I would highly recommend him.
Greg Penn
Peter epitomized the word "Counsel" as our Group General Counsel. Expecting lawyers to understand the legal ramifications is a given but Peter's abilities to put this in context of the business environment, protect the company and become a trusted advisor was a pleasure to have at my side. He knew when the legal speak was getting out of hand and we needed get back to relationships. He always treated everyone with dignity and respect. I have huge respect for him as Counsel and, most importantly as a person.Peter can contribute much to an organization outside of his functional expertise. For all these reason I would highly recommend him.
Greg Penn
Peter epitomized the word "Counsel" as our Group General Counsel. Expecting lawyers to understand the legal ramifications is a given but Peter's abilities to put this in context of the business environment, protect the company and become a trusted advisor was a pleasure to have at my side. He knew when the legal speak was getting out of hand and we needed get back to relationships. He always treated everyone with dignity and respect. I have huge respect for him as Counsel and, most importantly as a person.Peter can contribute much to an organization outside of his functional expertise. For all these reason I would highly recommend him.
Greg Penn
Peter epitomized the word "Counsel" as our Group General Counsel. Expecting lawyers to understand the legal ramifications is a given but Peter's abilities to put this in context of the business environment, protect the company and become a trusted advisor was a pleasure to have at my side. He knew when the legal speak was getting out of hand and we needed get back to relationships. He always treated everyone with dignity and respect. I have huge respect for him as Counsel and, most importantly as a person.Peter can contribute much to an organization outside of his functional expertise. For all these reason I would highly recommend him.
Experience
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Selman Munson & Lerner P.C.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Of Counsel
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Jul 2016 - Present
General corporate, transactional, and compliance practice. General corporate, transactional, and compliance practice.
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McCoy Global
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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100 - 200 Employee
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General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, VP Corporate Development
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Dec 2012 - Jun 2016
Member of executive management team in solo General Counsel role. Generally responsible for all legal matters and corporate secretarial functions for publicly traded (TSX:MCB) provider of oilfield tubular make-up and handling solutions. Led and managed mergers and acquisitions lifecycle and process (e.g., strategy development, target identification and development, transaction structuring, due diligence, letters of intent, term sheets), reviewed, revised, and negotiated definitive agreements (e.g., stock purchase agreements, escrow agreements); resolved post-closing matters.
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Senior Legal Counsel
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Aug 2009 - Nov 2012
Represented and advised Shell Technology Ventures Fund 1 B.V. manager and fund portfolio companies on various legal matters, including M&A, legal compliance (anti-corruption, import/export, U.S. sanctions), contract management, employment and HR matters, corporate governance, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, litigation management and dispute resolution, and domestic and international commercial, operational, and financial agreements. Represented and advised Shell Technology Ventures Fund 1 B.V. manager and fund portfolio companies on various legal matters, including M&A, legal compliance (anti-corruption, import/export, U.S. sanctions), contract management, employment and HR matters, corporate governance, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, litigation management and dispute resolution, and domestic and international commercial, operational, and financial agreements.
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SPX Corporation
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Group General Counsel
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Oct 2005 - Jul 2009
Represented and advised SPX Flow Technology (segment of SPX Corporation, now SPX FLOW) business units on various legal matters, including anti-corruption, export and U.S. sanctions compliance, contract management, litigation management and dispute resolution, and other commercial agreements (e.g., MSA’s, buy/sell side, real and personal property sales and leases, agent and distribution agreements, technology transfers). Represented and advised SPX Flow Technology (segment of SPX Corporation, now SPX FLOW) business units on various legal matters, including anti-corruption, export and U.S. sanctions compliance, contract management, litigation management and dispute resolution, and other commercial agreements (e.g., MSA’s, buy/sell side, real and personal property sales and leases, agent and distribution agreements, technology transfers).
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Baker Hughes
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Norway
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counsel
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Jan 2003 - Sep 2005
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Education
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1998 - 2001
University of Houston Law Center
JD, LAW -
1994 - 1998
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
BBA, MIS & QBA
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