Peter holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degrees from Sydney University, and was admitted as a solicitor in 2004.

He worked for several years as a solicitor in the Employment Division of the Treasury Solicitor's Office in London, where he advised and acted for government departments on employment law matters, particularly disability and sex discrimination, and equal pay.

Peter also worked at a large Australian law firm for a number of years, providing advice and representation across the full range of employment law issues. He was responsible for drafting complex enterprise agreements and workplace policies for several household-name companies, helped employers understand and adapt to the changing landscape of employment law, and regularly presented practical seminars to clients on employment law issues.

Peter has a keen interest in industrial relations and joined Harmers as a Senior Associate in August 2010.