On the contentious side, Peter works across a number of sectors, and has particular interest and experience in all aspects of shipping and admiralty matters, international trade, commodities trading, marine insurance, the enforcement of guarantees, civil fraud, and commercial and competition law. He is also a member of the firm’s international arbitration practice, with particular experience in LMAA and ad hoc arbitration.

In addition, he advises companies on accident, regulatory, and internal investigations and pollution and emergency response management. Peter has been involved in a number of high-profile casualties requiring multiple office and cross-jurisdiction coordination, and has experience in civil, regulatory, and criminal aspects of casualty management. 

On the non-contentious side, Peter focuses on risk management, commercial contract drafting (charterparties and commodities), export arrangements, directors’ liabilities, regulatory compliance, and insurance and competition law.

Peter is qualified to practise in England and Wales, Hong Kong, and Queensland, Australia.

Peter has a PhD in maritime and competition law and a master’s degree in international trade. Prior to qualifying as a lawyer, Peter served for 11 years at sea on oil tankers, and is a qualified Master Mariner.