Peter Ernst

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Ernst, Peter

peter.ernst@lw.com

+1.617.880.4591

Profile

Peter Ernst focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and general corporate advisory work.

Peter represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies in mergers and acquisitions, growth equity investments, and other strategic transactions.

Experience

Peter’s experience includes representing:

Empyrean Solutions in its significant investment from Hg*
Serent Capital in its significant investment in Casino Cash Trac*
Pulmokine in its acquisition by XOMA Royalty*
BV Investment partners in its acquisition of Balance Partners*
Sunstone Partners in its growth investment in Accuhealth*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Thought Leadership

“Disparities in Exposure to Television Advertising of Sugar Sweetened and Non-Nutritive Sweetened Beverages Among U.S. Adults and Teens, 2007-2013,” co-author, Preventative Medicine, September 2021

Qualifications

Bar Qualification

Massachusetts

Education

JD, Harvard Law School, 2023
BS in Policy Analysis and Management, Cornell University, 2019
with distinction

Languages Spoken

English

Practices

Mergers & Acquisitions

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October 5, 2026 Our Work

Latham Advises Arsenal Medical in Acquisition by Terumo Neuro

Firm represents the clinical-stage biomaterials company in the transaction.

Close-up of abstract computer data code.

August 26, 2026 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises CaTECH in Acquisition of Envision Technology Group

Multidisciplinary team represented the integrated infrastructure services provider in the transaction.

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August 7, 2026 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises The Farmer’s Dog in Acquisition of Woof

Multidisciplinary team represents the human‑grade dog food company in its purchase of the pet care brand.

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