Background:

Peter read Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. He took the law conversion course at City University. On the Bar Vocational Course at the ICSL, Peter was graded Outstanding. He was called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn in July 2007.

Prior to his 12 month pupillage at 5 Essex Court, Peter spent the best part of a year conducting Employment Tribunal advocacy and advisory work at an employment law consultancy. Peter commenced practice as a tenant at 5 Essex Court in October 2009.

Peter speaks fluent Persian and has a good working knowledge of Italian, as well as an A-level in French.

Police Law:

Peter acts on behalf of a number of Constabularies in applications under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, for Anti-Social Behaviour Orders, Sexual Offences Prevention Orders/Risk of Sexual Harm Orders, Football Banning Orders, ‘crack house’ Closure Orders and in Police Property Act matters. He also has experience in appeals to the Crown Court on civil matters.

During pupillage Peter gained experience of a spectrum of legal matters relating to police forces, including personal injury and employment claims, negligence, misfeasance, wrongful arrest, assault, malicious prosecution, and false imprisonment.

Peter also took part in the delivery of NPIA-approved training to police forces on all aspects of the 2008 Conduct and Performance Regulations.

Employment Law:

Peter represents both claimants and respondents, including police forces and public bodies, in Employment Tribunal cases. He has extensive experience across a broad range of employment law, including all types of discrimination, harassment, victimisation, unfair dismissal, redundancy, constructive dismissal, TUPE, maternity rights, employment status issues, breach of contract, holiday pay and wages claims.

Recent Employment Law cases:

Compass Group UK & Ireland t/a Eurest v Okoro [2009] All ER (D) 91 (Jun), (2009) 153 Sol Jo (no 22) 32 – Successfully represented the claimant in the Employment Appeal Tribunal

Licensing Law:

Peter is instructed in Private Hire Vehicle Driver and Operator Licence appeals.

He also undertakes review hearings and appeals under the Licensing Act 2003 on behalf of police forces and licensing authorities.

Personal Injury:

Peter has considerable experience of advising upon a broad range of personal injury matters, including road traffic accidents, occupiers’ liability, manual handling, workplace and construction regulations, PUWER, Highways Act claims and slipping and tripping.

Peter appears in actions in the County Court in the small claims and fast tracks.

Lectures:

Peter is happy to provide CPD lectures to solicitors on all aspects of his practice.

Education:

ICSL, 2006-2007

City University, London, 2005-2006

Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, 2002-2005

Westminster School, London, 1996-2001

Università per Stranieri di Perugia, Italy, July – Sep 2002 & May – July 2008

Interests:

Music, Squash, Football (particularly Arsenal FC)