Peter Devlin

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Partner at JONES DAY®

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Peter Devlin is a Partner in Jones Days Financial Markets practice, where he advises on transformative financing transactions and corporate governance. Educated at New York University School of Law, his expertise spans IPOs, debt offerings, and M&A, with a focus on emerging life sciences companies and foreign private issuers accessing U. S. capital markets.

Peter contributes his expertise outside of his direct legal practice by serving as an advisory board member for the School of Science at Manhattan University, his undergraduate alma mater. This role indicates a commitment to supporting education and scientific advancement.

He has a specialized practice in guiding international companies through the legal and practical aspects of the public offering process in the United States.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Capital Markets
Advises clients on transformative transactions including IPOs, follow-on equity offerings, and a range of high-yield and convertible debt transactions.
Life Sciences
Has deep experience working with emerging life sciences and biotechnology companies on their financing and corporate governance needs, including work with Cibus and Cellectis.
SEC Governance
Counsels established public companies and foreign private issuers on SEC reporting requirements, disclosure, and navigating U. S. securities laws.

Media Appearances

Peter has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2018
Partner at JONES DAY®
11-2014 - 1-2018
Associate at JONES DAY®
10-2008 - 10-2014
Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
5-2007 - 7-2007
Summer Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
6-2006 - 8-2006
Student Intern at Lawyers Collective

Education

J.D. from New York University School of Law
B.S. from Manhattan University

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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Peter take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Peter

Personality Compatibility


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