Peter Spier represents corporate clients in the structuring and negotiation of sophisticated commercial transactions, including asset transfers, stock purchase agreements and PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) financings.  His practice is particularly focused on the representation of gaming clients in a broad range of transactions, including distribution and supply agreements, location agreements and secured financing transactions, as well as in licensing matters. Peter is a member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors and serves on the Gaming Law Subcommittee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association.   

Peter also has significant experience representing clients in commercial real estate transactions.  He regularly represents clients in the acquisition, financing, development and disposition of office, industrial and retail real estate projects, including addressing environmental, zoning and other land use issues.  He has substantial experience representing landlords and tenants in office, retail, industrial and warehouse lease transactions across the country, including build to suit leases and sale/leasebacks. 

In addition, Peter handles alternative energy matters, including the representation of a utility company in the development of several wind farms.

Prior to joining Gould & Ratner LLP, Peter was an attorney with Schiff Hardin LLP.

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Professional and Civic Affiliations

• International Association of Gaming Advisors
• U.S. Green Building Council – Chicago Chapter
• Rebecca's Dream Auxiliary Board
• Jewish United Fund - Young Leadership Division
• Urban Land Institute
• American Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association

Articles

• Illinois Video Gaming Act and Emergency Rules: What You Need to Know, February 2010
• Big Brother is Watching...Or Should Be: Employee E-Mail Misconduct May be Costly for Business, Comp. Litig. Journal, July 1999

News

• Gould & Ratner Builds on Gaming Practice with Addition of Peter C. Spier