Gary Oliver
Senior Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227325
Peter has a broad commercial practice which covers commercial fraud claims, insolvency disputes, company law, arbitration, and general commercial and contractual disputes. He has wide experience of claims involving foreign law (including Russian, Indian and Chinese law claims), and of jurisdiction disputes.
He has been recognised as a leading junior for many years - the latest editions of Chambers UK, Chambers Global and Legal 500 rank him in commercial litigation, civil fraud and restructuring and insolvency.
Peter's commercial practice takes in a wide variety of disputes including claims for and against financial institutions, joint venture disputes, claims for and against commercial agents, professional negligence claims, company law claims, jurisdiction disputes, and a range of general commercial and contractual disputes. He is frequently instructed in very high value claims as part of a counsel team, and also has considerable advocacy experience as sole counsel.
“He is incredibly smart and calm under pressure, really gets stuck in, is always available and has a wonderful manner with clients.”
Legal 500, 2021
“truly brilliant”
Chambers UK, 2019
“a really confident, punchy and effective advocate”
Chambers UK, 2019
“a very good orator whom judges warm to”
Chambers UK, 2016
“a rising star”
Chambers UK, 2015
“exceptionally confident in court”
Chambers UK, 2015
“real talent”
Chambers UK, 2014
“Very fluid in his oral submissions, he is a relaxed and confident advocate.”
Chambers and Partners, 2019
“He is truly brilliant and a really confident, punchy and effective advocate.”
Chambers and Partners, 2019
Acting for the successful appellant in an appeal confirming that a freezing injunction is not intended to prevent a company from carrying on its business, even where the business can be described as risky or speculative.
Dispute arising out of a $701 million contract for broadcasting rights in Mainland China and Macau.
£1.3 billion fraud claim by a Russian bank against a former Russian oligarch, including a worldwide freezing order and associated applications.
Acting for various companies in the AIG Group in this $100 million claim by multiple former banker employees. Led by Andrew Hunter QC.
Acting for the defendant in high value claims relating to alleged bribery of a foreign public official. Parallel investigation by the Serious Fraud Office. Led by Tony Peto Q.C.
Acting for the successful appellant in relation to a £2 million statutory demand. Issues as to the definition of a debt at common law and the meaning of a debt for a liquidated sum under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Acting for a De Beers Sightholder in a claim under the Commercial Agents Regulations 1993 and at common law. Led by Robert Anderson Q.C.
Proceedings to recover monies fraudulently procured by a solicitor.
Acting for the successful appellant in this US$600 million claim relating to one of the world’s largest private construction and infrastructure companies. Part of a Counsel team led by Laurence Rabinowitz Q.C.
Commercial and competition law claims relating to an online property portal. Led by Alan Maclean Q.C.
Multi-party litigation arising out of an alleged property joint venture.
Proceedings relating to the Antigua electricity supply. Led by Michael Bloch Q.C.
Fraud claim against former Russian oligarch.
Dispute arising out of the sale of the largest onshore oil and gas field in Azerbaijan (8 week trial in 2014). Led by Jeremy Cousins Q.C.
Acted for VTB in a Commercial Court claim brought under provisions of the Russian Civil Code. Led by Alan Gourgey Q.C.
Acted for a Cypriot bank in a claim under personal guarantees.
“A solicitor’s dream – the best example of the modern barrister; extremely bright, user friendly and phenomenal work ethic”
Legal 500, 2021
“He is incredibly industrious and a born strategist who is really useful on technical and difficult cases.”
Chambers and Partners, 2021
“An instructing solicitor's dream – phenomenally bright, incredibly hardworking, and also very user friendly.”
Legal 500, 2019
“a super junior”
Legal 500, 2018
“has a winning way with clients and the court”
Legal 500, 2017
“A superb junior counsel, very easy to deal with and available at all times.”
Legal 500, 2018
Acting for the successful appellant in an appeal confirming that a freezing injunction is not intended to prevent a company from carrying on its business, even where the business can be described as risky or speculative.
£1.3 billion fraud claim by a Russian bank against a former Russian oligarch, including a worldwide freezing order and associated applications.
Acting for the defendant in high value claims relating to alleged bribery of a foreign public official. Parallel investigation by the Serious Fraud Office. Led by Tony Peto Q.C.
£20m + claim by liquidators arising out of an alleged unlawful return of capital, including claims in conspiracy and deceit.
Acting for the successful appellant in this US$600 million claim relating to one of the world’s largest private construction and infrastructure companies. Part of a Counsel team led by Laurence Rabinowitz Q.C.
Proceedings to recover monies fraudulently procured by a solicitor.
£195 million claim for enforcement of Russian judgments by way of common law claim and under s.25 of the CJJA 1982. Hardship payment orders; scope of CPR 72.7.
Fraud claim against former Russian oligarch.
Committal application in respect of failure to comply with a $150m worldwide freezing order.
Proceedings by an alleged de facto director seeking his removal from the penal notice to a worldwide freezing order. Led by Alan Gourgey Q.C.
Claim under section 25 of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982.
Peter acts for office-holders, creditors and debtors across the range of corporate and personal insolvency disputes, both UK and offshore. He is frequently instructed in insolvency cases with a fraud element.
“He is excellent. He works exceptionally hard and provides very clear, commercial advice.”
Chambers and Partners, 2021
“one of the most promising juniors in insolvency”
Chambers UK, 2018
“excellent drafting and technical skills”
Chambers UK, 2018
“He is a reliable and solid junior who's always willing to help and go the extra mile.”
Chambers and Partners, 2019
“He's a very conscientious barrister and a very good advocate.”
Chambers and Partners, 2019
Acting for various companies in the AIG Group in this $100 million claim by multiple former banker employees. Led by Andrew Hunter QC.
£20m + claim by liquidators arising out of an alleged unlawful return of capital, including claims in conspiracy and deceit.
Acting for the successful appellant in relation to a £2 million statutory demand. Issues as to the definition of a debt at common law and the meaning of a debt for a liquidated sum under the Insolvency Act 1986.
£70 million challenge to rejection of proofs. Issues as to the valuation of contingent liabilities.
Acting for the joint liquidators of a removal services company. Misfeasance claim; freezing injunction; limited cross-undertaking for office-holders.
Acting for the administrators of a provider of cosmetic surgery alleged to have produced defective breast implants. One of The Lawyer's Top 20 Cases for 2016.
Bankruptcy proceedings raising issues in relation to non-EU debtors.
Setting aside of statutory demand on the basis of "other grounds"; application of the Ex p. James principle to statutory demand served by a company through its voluntary liquidators.
Claim against a former company director including claims for wrongful trading, deceit and unlawful means conspiracy.
Misfeasance claim against a former director.
A multi-million pound challenge to a rejection of a proof under r.4.83 of the Insolvency Rules.
Acting for the administrators of the LLP incorporated to stage the Michael Jackson Forever concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
COMI/bankruptcy tourism.
Peter has extensive experience of arbitrations under LCIA, SIAC, ICC, SCMA and UNCITRAL rules, and related Court applications.
A $10 million dispute arising out of a steel contract.
Delhi-seated arbitration concerning pre-emption rights.
$1bn dispute relating to share subscription agreements. Led by Michael Bloch QC.
€100m dispute between shareholders of a mining company in Sub-Saharan Africa, and a claim against its director and shareholder under a guarantee. Led by Andrew Green QC.
An LCIA arbitration arising out of the breakdown in the relationship between a Cayman based carried interest partner for certain special opportunity funds and a U.S. based placement agency.
A dispute in relation to a Costa Rican joint venture.
A claim by investors arising out of the Madoff fraud. Led by Alan Gourgey Q.C.
A claim seeking to set aside enforcement of a Slovakian arbitration award.
Peter has experience of claims involving football clubs, registered intermediaries, and sponsors.
Dispute arising out of a $701 million contract for broadcasting rights in Mainland China and Macau.
Acting for Leeds United Football Club in this claim arising out of an abortive shirt sponsorship arrangement.
Claim arising out of a team move of football agents. Resisting injunctive relief; issues relating to scope of Rule K of the FA Rules.
MA (Cantab); LLB (first class)
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Gary Oliver
Senior Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227325
Derek Sutton
Deputy Senior Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227327
Adam Sloane
Deputy Senior Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227326
Dean Tolman
Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227331
Lewis Walker
Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227323
Billy Brian
Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227339
Marc Armstrong
Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227330
Adam Fuschillo
Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227329
Danny Compton
Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227338
Sophie Floydd
Clerk
+44 (0) 207 8227324