Peter was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of South Australia in February 2016 and joined Mellor Olsson Lawyers as senior associate in June 2023. Peter is passionate about what he does and enjoys working closely with his clients. Peter has a broad spectrum of experience in law including advising clients on a range of commercial matters concerning negotiation and preparation of commercial agreements across a number of industries, assisting his clients on all aspects of estate planning and estate administration, as well as advising clients engaged in disputes and litigation.

Peter started working in the legal profession in 2015, but prior to that, Peter worked for five years for a prominent disability support service in South Australia where his primary focus was finding job opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Peter also lived and worked in Canada for over four years as a corporate responsibility adviser for two of North America’s largest oil and gas companies.

Peter’s experience as a lawyer is influenced by his years of experience in both the commercial and not for profit sectors. His experience gives him a great insight in to what his clients need from their legal advisers. Away from the office, Peter enjoys spending time with his family and friends, gardening, cooking, dining out in Adelaide, and travelling all over the world but in particular around South Australia.

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