Aviation 

Partner in the Aviation department.

Peter is a dual qualified English solicitor and Illinois attorney described by leading legal directories as “an aviation law supremo”, “an exceptional lawyer” and “a seasoned practitioner". Peter specialises in technically complex aviation matters often involving multiple jurisdictions and holds two master degrees in Theoretical Physics and Advanced Air & Space Law.

Peter regularly acts for victims of aviation accidents world wide, and has significant knowledge of legal, technical and jurisdictional issues arising out of light aircraft, helicopter and airline accidents. Additionally, Peter advises on commercial aviation matters with an interest in liability issues arising out of the commercial use of drone technology.

Peter has represented families in the majority of large airline disasters around the world over the past 10 years. Recent highlights have included the Boeing 737 Max cases (both Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409), Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 and MH370.

In addition, Peter assists in commercial aviation matters, eg aircraft resale involving proof of sophisticated aircraft systems malfunction.

Peter joined the Aviation department on its inception in 2006 and has been at the department since. He holds a MSci in Theoretical Physics, an LLM in Advanced Air & Space Law and is qualified as an English solicitor and Illinois attorney.

Peter is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the American Bar Association.

MSci Theoretical Physics, Hatfield College, Durham University; GDL & LPC, BPP, London; LLM Advanced Air & Space Law, Leiden Institute of Air & Space Law, Netherlands.

Peter is a founding member of the Stewarts football team and plays squash and football on a weekly basis. He also enjoys long runs and snowboarding. Peter spent considerable time living and working in Russia and Kazakhstan.