Baker McKenzie Enhances Capital Markets Offering With Per Chilstrom And Michael Pilo

Baker McKenzie enhances Capital Markets Offering with Per Chilstrom and Michael Pilo

The Global law firm Baker McKenzie has strengthened its Capital Markets Practice in New York with the addition of Per Chilstrom and Michael Pilo. The move further enhances the firm’s capabilities in advising clients on complex capital markets transactions, including public and private offerings, as well as public mergers and acquisitions across key sectors.

Per Chilstrom brings over two decades of experience representing issuers and underwriters in U.S. and cross-border debt and equity offerings, including initial public offerings, follow-on equity offerings, and high-yield debt transactions. His practice spans the technology, healthcare, and life sciences sectors, where he has advised companies on sophisticated financing structures to support innovation and growth. He also regularly counsels public companies on corporate governance and compliance matters.

Michael Pilo advises issuers and investment banks on a broad range of corporate finance and capital markets transactions, including IPOs, high-yield bond issuances, private placements, and SPAC-related transactions. He has significant experience in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, assisting companies in securing public and private funding for research, development, and commercialisation, in addition to advising clients in the technology and crypto sectors.

Commenting on the appointments, Alan Zoccolillo, Americas Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Transactional Practice, said that the evolving capital markets environment requires innovative financing solutions and experienced legal counsel to navigate increasing regulatory complexity. He added that the addition of Per and Michael reinforces the firm’s commitment to building a market-leading capital markets practice and strengthens its ability to advise clients in New York and globally.

Baker McKenzie is widely recognised for its capital markets capabilities, with one of the largest practices globally, comprising more than 300 lawyers across over 40 locations. The firm advises clients on complex cross-border transactions, drawing on deep sector knowledge and a fully integrated global platform to deliver seamless and commercially focused legal solutions.

Per Chilstrom said that joining Baker McKenzie marks an exciting next phase of his practice, noting that the firm’s global reach and collaborative culture provide a strong platform to serve clients at the highest level. Michael Pilo added that he looks forward to working closely with colleagues across the firm to help clients achieve their strategic objectives in increasingly complex capital markets transactions.

Baker McKenzie continues to attract senior talent in key financial centres worldwide. In New York, the firm has recently expanded its bench across private equity, capital markets, and banking and finance practices, reinforcing its strategic focus on growth in high-demand transactional areas.

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