Expertise and Professional Background
Peter joined Harneys in 1997, became a partner in 2000 and was Global Head of Banking & Finance for many years. His client base comprises major financial institutions and corporates throughout the world. He is consistently ranked as one of the leading corporate lawyers in the jurisdiction by
Chambers,
IFLR and
The Legal 500. Having been part of the senior partnership team overseeing Harneys Services Peter took over as head of the global operation in 2009.
Peter sits on a number of government advisory committees and was particularly influential in the introduction of the Insolvency Act of 2003 as well as having significant input into the BVI Business Companies Act. Prior to Harneys Peter worked at the London office of Allen & Overy from 1990 to 1997, where he specialised in emerging market debt. He splits his time between London and the BVI.
Ranked as leader in his field by Chambers Global.
Ranked as a leading lawyer by IFLR 1000.
Recommended by Legal 500.
Education
Bristol University (LLB) 1989
College of Law Guildford 1990
Bar Admissions
Admitted in England & Wales 1992
Admitted in the British Virgin Islands 1997
Admitted in Anguilla 1999
Partner since 2000