My approach to litigation is centred on problem-solving and efficient dispute resolution. I work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored strategies to achieve favourable outcomes. With a focus on effective communication and negotiation, I strive to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.
Peter has over 25 years of experience assisting clients in resolving commercial claims and disputes.
With a primary focus on building and construction law, Peter drafts and negotiates construction contracts and subcontracts, and provides contract and administration advice during projects. Peter also represents clients in security of payment claim adjudications and responses, and contract disputes in all courts, tribunals and at mediations. His experience covers a wide range of aspects of construction projects, including defects, variations, latent conditions, liquidated damages, delay damages, programming, payment disputes, and copyright disputes.
Peter’s experience also includes:
- Representing clients in company, business and property litigation;
- Providing insurance advice and representation, including policy advice, claims management and defence, risk management and liability claims; and
- Representing clients in trust disputes, family provision claims and contesting wills.
Peter is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation. An enthusiastic supporter of alternative dispute resolutions, Peter regularly represents clients at mediations, negotiations and adjudications.
Committed to staying at the forefront of legal innovation, Peter is an advocate for leveraging AI in litigation. He continuously seeks out new advancements and strategies to enhance his practice, ensuring his clients receive the effective and efficient legal representation.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Laws;
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland;
- Solicitor of the High Court and Federal Court of Australia;
- Post Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution (mediation and negotiation) – Bond University
- Certificate in Adjudication under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act;
- Certificate in Mediation (Bond University);
- Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist – Commercial Litigation;
- Member of the Queensland Law Society;
- Queensland Master Builders Member.