Peter is a Partner and Solicitor in Chadwick Lawrence’s Dispute Resolution team and an accredited mediator. Practical, commercial, and well‑organised, he specialises in managing and resolving complex commercial and contractual disputes for individuals, businesses, and insolvency practitioners. His focus is on delivering efficient solutions with first‑class client service and excellent value.
Approach
- Skilled negotiator and respected mediator
- Provides clear, practical, and commercial solutions
- Keeps clients informed and matters progressing smoothly
- Believes mediation empowers people to resolve disputes on their own terms
Peter became an accredited mediator after seeing first hand how effective mediation can be in resolving disputes. He is impartial and neutral, guiding parties through constructive conversations that lead to mutually agreeable resolutions.
Why Mediation?
Court litigation can be costly, lengthy, and stressful, often taking many years with no guarantee of success. Mediation offers:
- A quicker, more efficient process
- A safe, confidential space to speak openly
- A high chance of settlement or resolution shortly thereafter
- Empowerment for parties to resolve disputes at their own pace
Peter describes mediation as “a powerful but underused tool” and encourages anyone considering litigation to explore mediation first.
Areas of Expertise
- Asset Tracing & Recovery
- Banking & Finance
- Commercial & Contractual Disputes
- Company Restoration
- Competition Law & Regulation
- Construction Disputes
- Cryptocurrency
- Debt Recovery
- Director Disqualification
- Employment Issues
- Intellectual Property
- Mediation
- Property Disputes
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Restrictive Covenants
- Shareholder & Business Owner Disputes
- Sports Law & Player Services
Client Base
Peter regularly acts for:
- Banks
- High‑profile sports clubs and athletes
- Local and national insolvency practitioners
- Multinationals
- SMEs
- Private individuals
Publications & Case Highlights
Peter successfully settled a claim for a retired couple against a company director who stripped assets worth £1.8m. The Judge found the director guilty of misfeasance and breach of fiduciary duties, resulting in full recovery plus interest and costs.
Recommendations
- “Peter helped to provide an outcome well beyond our expectations.”
- “His prompt and expert advice really made a difference.”
- “Exceptional in connecting with us and delivering a bespoke service.”
- “Very professional, friendly, and personable.”
- “Meticulous and planned in his approach.”
- “Extremely knowledgeable and proactive.”
- “Highly recommended.”
- “Peter, you won’t believe how much stress, anger and frustration will now be taken from our daily thoughts. We’ve been looking forward to having this feeling of no worries to fret over for at least 6 years when we sold the business and retired. I can’t fault the support you have given during this process, and we are more than delighted that we can now focus our time on just enjoying our freedom of retirement and enjoying our golden years. We know we’re not the easiest to work with but your skills and knowledge finally delivered a result beyond our expectations. We are so pleased we were paired together…”
Contact
If you have a dispute or issue, contact Peter for an informal chat on 0113 2258811
