Peter Jaslow

Peter Jaslow

Partner
Philadelphia

Peter Jaslow, Practice Co-Leader of the firm's Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency Group, is a corporate and transactional attorney who advises publicly- and privately-held companies in corporate and commercial transactions. In particular, Peter represents companies in public and private offerings and other capital-raising transactions, merger and acquisition transactions, and a variety of commercial technology and financial services transactions. He also counsels clients regarding securities matters, including corporate governance, disclosure, and compliance matters.

Peter focuses his practice on life science, technology, retail and financial services companies and transactions, including those in the cutting-edge industries of software, virtual and cryptocurrency and Bitcoin, mobile applications, and cloud-based technology, where he assists clients in developing and implementing business and development strategies and completing other major transactions. His experience includes the negotiation and preparation of various commercial contracts, such as licensing agreements, software and application development agreements, SaaS and cloud services agreements, distribution and manufacturing agreements, as well as other commercial agreements. In the financial services context, he has represented banks and other companies in the negotiation of payment processing agreements, branding, incentive and card acquisition agreements and other services agreements.

Experience 

Representative Matters

  • PVH Corporation, in connection with its agreement to acquire True&Co., a California- based direct-to-consumer intimate apparel e-commerce retailer.
  • Ticketleap, Inc., an online ticket sales company, in its sale for $13 million of outstanding shares of stock and warrants to Providence Equity Group.
  • Sharp Packaging Services, a division of UDG Healthcare plc, in its purchase of a pharmaceutical packaging facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, from Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. In connection with the acquisition, Sharp and Daiichi Sankyo entered into a commercial packaging services agreement, pursuant to which Sharp will provide pharmaceutical packaging services for Daiichi Sankyo. The total purchase price of the acquisition was $14 million.

Professional Highlights

Pro Bono Experience

Peter has advised pro bono clients on selecting and forming charitable entities as well as applying for tax-exempt status. In particular, he helped form and actively supports a nonprofit dedicated to reducing the worldwide rate of drowning, especially among minorities. He has also helped pro bono clients negotiate and prepare commercial licensing agreements.

Professional Activities

Association for Corporate Growth

Executive Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association

Co-Chair, Securities Regulation Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association

Recognition & Accomplishments

The Legal 500, Fintech, 2021, 2022

Speaking Engagements

Speaker, "Cloud Services in the Financial Services Industry," Ballard Spahr webinar, September 24, 2019

Moderator, "Legal Considerations of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain," The Philadelphia Bar Association Business Law Section's Banking & Commercial Finance, Cyberlaw, and Securities Regulation Committees CLE, Philadelphia, June 26, 2018

Panelist, "Securities Law Update 2018: Recent Developments Under the Federal Securities Laws," Ballard Spahr seminar, January 18, 2018

Publications

Co-author, "Cryptocurrencies and Securities Laws: Legal Landscape Continues to Take Shape," The Legal Intelligencer, August 5, 2019

Co-author, "Will Regulation A Take Off? Expansion Makes Exchange Act Reporting Companies Eligible," The Legal Intelligencer, January 28, 2019

Co-author, "Less Is More for SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Changes," The Legal Intelligencer, November 5, 2018

Credentials 

Education

George Washington University Law School (J.D. 2006, with high honors)
Notes Editor, George Washington International Law Review; Member, Order of the Coif

Washington University in St. Louis (B.S.C.S. 2003, cum laude)

Admissions

Pennsylvania

New Jersey