Peter joined MRM in 1999 and has been a Partner since 2014.

He practices primarily in Civil Litigation with a focus on Building and Construction matters; commercial and residential building issues and disputes, contracts, sub-contracts, Security of Payment matters, interparty litigation recoveries and business efficacy and compliance.

His practice requires him to provide advice and act on behalf of clients in proceedings in the High Court of Australia, New South Wales Supreme Court, District & Local Courts, New South Wales Court of Appeal, the New South Civil & Administrative Tribunal, Queensland Supreme Court, Federal Court, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Personal Injury Commission and other Commissions and Tribunals focusing on front end preparation to minimise and avoid disputes and where a dispute does arise, on adopting an approach derived at achieving the best net outcome.

Peter was also appointed to the New South Wales Civil & Administrative Tribunal on 1 September 2026.

Outside of work, Peter has an interest in community sport, particularly junior basketball programs in the Newcastle and Western Newcastle areas.

Qualification: LLB
Date of Admission: 4 December 2009

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