Thomson Geer

Dispute Resolution

Partner

Peter has more than 25 years' experience assisting clients involved in commercial disputes, and has recognised expertise solving problems that arise involving financial distress for clients or their counterparties.

Peter provides legal services to his clients in a wide variety of commercial, property and administrative disputes, often working closely in consultation with our Property and Corporate & Advisory partners. This often involves providing advice in the initial stage of a dispute with a view to avoiding litigation, and representing clients in alternative dispute resolution procedures.

However, where necessary, Peter represents clients through all stages of court proceedings. He is experienced in guiding a team of lawyers and paralegals in preparation for complex commercial hearings and works closely with the independent bar to ensure that our clients receive the best possible representation.

Peter acts for financiers in a variety of contentious or litigious matters. This includes security enforcement and unsecured recovery including trade finance, equipment finance and rural lending as well as advising regarding the effect of relevant legislation, including the Corporations Act, Personal Property Securities Act and Farm Debt Mediation Acts.

Peter provides insolvency and restructuring advice to company directors and insolvency practitioners. His work in this area includes advising directors regarding trading where solvency is in doubt as well as acting for insolvency practitioners in both corporate and personal insolvency administrations. Peter also advises in relation to voluntary administrations, receiverships and company liquidation. Peter acts in all necessary court applications including recovery of voidable transactions and insolvent trading. Peter has significant experience in drafting deeds of company arrangement, including using creditors’ trusts for "backdoor listings".

Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association (ARITA) – Fellow Turnaround Management Association

Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Commerce