St John's Buildings

Crime, Regulatory, Tax

Peter’s practice incorporates crime, regulatory and tax law.

Peter has a busy Crown Court practice, encompassing manslaughter, drug conspiracies, firearms, violence, sexual offences and dishonesty. A popular junior, Peter is completely confident in the use of technology and is able to quickly master significant volumes of evidence. He has a calm, straightforward manner which puts his clients at ease. He is a sharp and effective cross-examiner and a persuasive jury advocate.

In his Regulatory practice Peter has represented clients in appeal against decisions by the CQC, NMC and OFSTED. He has also defended clients in cases concerning Health and Safety Regulations, COSHH Regulations, and the Licensing Act 2003.

Before coming to the Bar, Peter worked as an adjudicator at the Financial Ombudsman Service. He specialised in handling complaints about mis-sold investments, with a particular focus on products intended to reduce or avoid tax liabilities. As a barrister, Peter is instructed by HMRC to prosecute cases of tax evasion and to pursue cash forfeiture. He also regularly advises businesses and individuals as to potential tax liabilities and appeals HMRC decisions in the Tax Tribunal.

Peter studied Law at Liverpool University and was called to the Bar by the Inner Temple in 2007. He received the Pegasus Scholarship from the Inn in 2008 and worked at the Louisiana Capital Assistance Center in New Orleans. He then worked at the Financial Ombudsman Service handling investment complaints before joining St John’s Buildings in 2011