Sy M. Peck
Of Counsel, Attorney at Levenfeld Pearlstein
About
Sy M. Peck has quarterbacked hundreds of deals to closing, advising on their legal and business aspects. He represents Chicago-area private equity funds and other financial buyers. He serves as Of Counsel at Levenfeld Pearlstein, concentrating on private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and middle market private companies. Peck earned his JD from the University of Michigan. He previously served as General Counsel of Prairie Capital and as a partner at Sidley Austin LLP. Chicago’s Best Lawyers named him “Lawyer of the Year” in 2012 for leveraged buyouts and private equity law. Chambers USA ranked him in the first tier of private equity attorneys in Illinois. He draws on nearly 40 years of industry experience in his transaction work.
Who is a good fit for Sy M. Peck
- Private equity funds pursuing acquisitions with counsel experienced in guiding deals through closing.
- Buyers seeking advice on both legal and business aspects of a transaction.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Michigan, JD
- University of Chicago, B.A. in Ideas and Methods
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- “Lawyer of the Year” by Chicago’s Best Lawyers, 2012
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional