39 Essex Chambers

Peter Turner KC has over 30 years' experience as an advocate, primarily in arbitrations but also in court. He also sits as an arbitrator.

Peter's practice comprises investment-treaty arbitration (under the ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules and ad hoc, including administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration), other matters involving issues of public international law, and complex and high-value commercial disputes, including post-M&A disputes and construction and engineering cases. His industry experience covers a wide range, from energy (including nuclear and renewable energy) to financial services and banking, from ground-handling at airports to manufacturing.

Peter takes matters under any governing law and conducts cases in English and French.

Peter taught international arbitration at Sciences Po in Paris for many years and is the co-author of A Guide to LCIA Arbitration.

Solicitor 1978; avocat à la Cour (France) 2016

Silk: 2015