Long regarded as a leading individual in the fields of litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, Peter is described by a leading legal directory as "a go to lawyer".
I act for a wide range of leading and fast-growth companies, in particular in the technology, telecoms, digital, automotive and life sciences sectors, advising them across the full range of commercial, corporate and business protection issues and disputes, with a particular emphasis on dispute avoidance and resolution. I have a first-rate track record of helping clients to resolve problems at an early stage, and where required of winning at trial. I am known for my strategic skills and building long term client relationships.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
My expertise in technology and digital matters means that I am at the cutting edge of the issues faced by all organisations, whatever their sector. Helping my clients avoid, minimise and resolve risk is at the heart of my role as a 'trusted adviser'.
I am a committee member of Osborne Clarke's Pro-Bono group providing support to parties that might otherwise struggle to obtain proper legal advice.
Peter has 'renowned corporate and IT disputes expertise' and is 'a real problem solver … and … someone who invests client relationships' (Legal 500)
Redwood Technologies/Content Guru
Advised in relation to various technology/telecoms contractual issues.
Progress Software
Acted in a cross-border dispute arising out of termination of IT contract with German company
Oracle
Acted in contractual disputes
Prevent Global
Acted in a cross-border arbitration arising out of claim brought by LaserCard against Prevent Global (a Slovenian company) alleging breach of contract, and counterclaim by Prevent Global. ICDR arbitration on-going.
Isotrak
Acted on behalf of Isotrak, a leading technology provider in the logistics industry, in respect of dispute in relation to tracking devices
Kazakh oligarch
Advised on a complex fraud claim in the English High Court
Leasedrive Velo Group
Acted in a dispute with Orange Telecom arising out of breach of contract
First Country Trust
Acted on behalf of First County, a specialist bridging financer, in relation to various issues arising on loans, carrying out all recovery steps
Erevena
Acted for Erevena, a specialist recruitment agency, in relation to alleged breach of restrictive covenants and receipt of confidential information, including threat of injunction
Dell
Advised in relation to Bribery Act compliance, including review and drafting the regional updating procedures and compliance programme
CEE Microfinance
Acted in breach of warranty claim
The Book People
Acted on a dispute arising out of a share purchase agreement indemnity in respect of leasehold property
Leading multi-national technology company
Successfully defending claim relating to Cloud network and large scale IT implementation.
Unfair Prejudice Dispute
Acting for shareholders of leading PE-backed company, rejecting unfair prejudice, breach of directors' duties and derivative action claims.
Cyber Fraud
Acting for leading company in recovery action in cyber fraud. Obtaining injunction freezing £7million overnight, within a few hours of being instructed and effecting full recovery.
Employee Misconduct and Competitor Conspiracy
Acting for leading UK company against employee and competitor in relation to theft of confidential information, breach of restrictive covenants and conspiracy. Achieving injunction and full enforcement of rights.
Rush Hair Limited
Acting for leading franchise operation in enforcement of SPA and Franchise Agreement restrictive covenants against former franchisee. Injunction application and judgment at expedited trial.
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