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Experience

Peter is an experienced advocate, based in Melbourne, Australia. He has been briefed to advise and represent clients, resident in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Peter's experience includes commercial crime trials, international money laundering & bribery proceedings, asset confiscation proceedings (federal & state), drug trials, regulatory investigations and coercive proceedings (e.g., ASIC & Australian Crime Commission proceedings), commissions of inquiry, crimes against the person (including alleged sex crimes) & property offences.

Peter has worked in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia for clients concerned in international money laundering and asset confiscation actions and inquiries, and international bribery proceedings.

Peter's expertise extends to local government enforcement proceedings, all liquor law related matters, occupational health and safety matters, Victorian Building Authority proceedings and coronial inquests.

Peter represents members of the medical profession, teachers, members of the Australian Defence Forces, police officers, private security agents and migration agents in relation to alleged breaches of ethical standards, misconduct in office and unlawful conduct.

In 2018 The Governor-in-Council appointed Peter a part time member of the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Academic teaching: Criminal Law at Latrobe University & Trial Practice and Advocacy at Monash University.

For a more detailed professional profile, please contact Peter's clerk, Mr John Dever on +61 (03) 9225 7999.