Peter serves as Asia co-chair in Reed Smith’s Global Commercial Disputes Group. He is a shipping, admiralty, trade, and commodity disputes and legal risk management lawyer based in Singapore, who focuses on international commercial litigation, arbitration, and risk management.
Peter regularly advises ship owners, charterers, commodity, energy and trading firms, banks, and insurers across a number of jurisdictions, and has particular experience in lengthy proceedings involving cross-border aspects, multi-jurisdictional teams, and the coordination of experts.
Recognitions
- Listed as a Leading Partner in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific for Singapore Shipping: Foreign Firms, 2025
- Ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific for Singapore Shipping: International: Litigation, 2023-2025
- Ranked in Chambers Global for Singapore Shipping: International: Litigation, 2020-2025
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of Queensland, 2013, Doctor of Philosophy
- University of Queensland, 2007, Master of Laws, International Trade
- University of Queensland, 2005, J.D.
- Australian Maritime College, 2002, Bachelor of Business, Maritime Management
- Queensland University of Technology, 2000, M.B.A.
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Hong Kong
- England and Wales
- Queensland
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- London Maritime Arbitrators Association
- Nautical Institute
- Baltic Exchange
- Association of Average Adjusters
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