Position

Peter is ranked as a leading junior in Property Litigation. He regularly accepts all levels of court and tribunal instructions, predominantly in the fields of landlord and tenant, and real property. He has wide-ranging trial and appellate experience in the Court of Appeal, High Court, County Court, Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), and the Land Registration and Residential divisions of the Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal.

As well as trial advocacy, Peter has wide experience of more complex interim application, including security for costs, interim injunctions and committal proceedings.

His drafting and advisory work is held in high regard.  Peter’s clients particularly appreciate the clarity and commercial reality of his advice, and he regularly accepts licensed and direct access work.

Having operated on a completely paperless basis for more than 4 years, Peter is a doyen of electronic working, providing a speedy and efficient service to clients and the court.

As Secretary of the Property Bar Association, Peter was regularly involved in court and tribunal consultations; working closely with the PLA.

Peter is the co-author of the definitive practitioner guide, "Forfeiture of Leases" published by The Law Society.

Education

LLB (Hons)(Lond) Inner Temple Bursary Duke of Edinburgh Scholarship

Mentions

London Bar

Property litigation

LEADING JUNIORS5

Peter Petts –Gatehouse Chambers 'An exceptional barrister.'