Personal Injury

Peter acts for claimants and defendants in a wide range of complex and high-value personal injury claims. His cases routinely involve catastrophic injuries, allegations of human rights violations, or events in foreign jurisdictions. He is also experienced in claims arising from allegations of physical and sexual abuse of adults and children.

These include (1) the Guantánamo Bay litigation, which focused on allegations of extraordinary rendition and torture by the US and UK governments, (2) Pike v Indian Hotels Co Ltd [2013] EWHC 4096 (QB), which arose from the Mumbai terrorist attack in 2008, (3) Kalma v African Mineral Ltd, a multiparty human rights action arising from allegations of police brutality in Sierra Leone, and (4) the Kenyan Emergency Group Litigation arising from allegations of mistreatment by the colonial authorities during the Mau Mau Emergency in Kenya in the 1950s.

Selected Cases

  • David Fuller.
  • Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI).
  • Jimmy Savile.
  • Max Clifford.
  • Kenyan Emergency Group Litigation: (‘Mau Mau’ litigation).
  • Belhaj v Straw [2014] EWCA Civ 1394, [2015] 2 WLR 1105.
  • Kalma v African Mineral Ltd.
  • Pike v Indian Hotels Co Ltd [2013] EWHC 4096 (QB).
  • Al Rawi v The Security Service [2011] UKSC 34, [2011] 1 AC 531.
  • Guantánamo Bay litigation.
  • Nationwide Organ Group Litigation [2004] EWHC 644 (QB), [2005] 2 WLR 358.

“He’s very bright and an absolutely excellent advocate. He puts clients at ease.” “Very hard-working, thorough and bright.” (Chambers & Partners 2021)

‘His written work and advocacy are impeccable, and his manner in hearings is just right.’ (Legal 500 2021)

“A very impressive barrister.” “He is calm, excellent on his feet and very pragmatic.” (Chambers & Partners 2020)

‘He has a relaxed bedside manner that hides a ruthless streak that cuts to the core of any issue.’ (Legal 500 2019)

“Very personable and pragmatic.” “Very good with clients.” “Excellent on his feet.” (Chambers & Partners 2019)

“He’s very bright and an absolutely excellent advocate. He puts clients at ease.” “Very hard-working, thorough and bright.” “Excellent to work with. He is very knowledgeable and provides clear accurate advice.” “A shrewd tactician who is willing to push hard on difficult cases. He has an empathetic manner with vulnerable clients.” (Chambers & Partners 2018)

“An approachable silk with a first-rate brain.” (Legal 500 2018)

“Very assiduous and very practical.” (Chambers & Partners 2017)

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