Peter D. Brosse

Experience

Peter D. Brosse brings over 30 years of experience as a trusted legal advisor and outside general counsel to closely held businesses across diverse sectors, including consumer products, automotive, private equity, and real estate. Recognized for his business-savvy perspective and pragmatic solutions, Peter guides clients through complex legal and operational challenges with confidence and strategic focus.

His practice encompasses:

• Business succession planning and mergers & acquisitions (domestic and international)
• Real estate development, financing, and tax credit transactions
• Contract negotiation and dispute resolution
• Cybersecurity, intellectual property, and data privacy compliance
• Environmental law and energy matters, including renewable energy and oil and gas leasing
• Financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers — including SBA, HUD, Freddie Mac, and loan restructuring

Notable Results

• Cross-Border M&A– Advised on private equity and SBA-financed acquisitions involving international entities
• Real Estate Structuring– Structured real estate developments and facilitated 1031 exchanges
• Commercial Finance– Negotiated financing arrangements and managed loan workouts for businesses
• Succession & Estate Planning– Counseled business owners on succession strategies, buy-sell agreements, and estate transitions
• Global Joint Ventures– Negotiated international joint ventures and distribution agreements across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
• Energy Transactions– Represented clients in wind energy and oil & gas leasing deals
• Regulatory Compliance– Resolved complex regulatory issues in advertising, licensing, and software development

Presentations and Thought Leadership

Peter regularly speaks on topics including cybersecurity, sustainability, business formation, and succession planning. His presentations include events hosted by Crain’s, the Cleveland Bar Association, and COSE, among many others.

Professional and Civic Engagement

• Member and Firm Representative, LawPact^®
• Member, Association for Corporate Growth
• Member, Northeast Ohio Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council
• Advisor, Promise Partners (CWRU Weatherhead School)
• Board Member and Vice President, Fairmount Temple
• Past Board Member, The Presidents’ Council and American Jewish Committee (Cleveland Chapter)

Recognition and Honors

• Ohio Super Lawyer^®, 2016–2024
• AV Preeminent^® rated by Martindale-Hubbell
• Best Lawyers^® in America, Real Estate Law, 2020

Peter enjoys fishing, golf, basketball, and spending time with his wife and two adult children in Cleveland.