Peter joins the firm's Brussels office from the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg where he was a Référendaire in the cabinet of Advocate-General Sharpston.
Prior to moving to Luxembourg in May 2018, Peter spent four years at Axiom Associates in Edinburgh where he was an advocate specialising in EU law. He called to the Scottish bar after two years as Head of Competition and Regulatory – Insurance at Lloyds Banking Group, also in Edinburgh.
Peter previously worked for Fieldfisher for three years up until December 2010, also then as a member of the EU Regulatory practice. He was Of Counsel advising on EU free movement of goods (including chemicals, biocides, pesticides and fuel additives), and on litigation before European Courts, national courts and agencies.
In his new role as Partner, Peter will lead on litigation before the European Courts and advise clients on compliance with EU regulatory, competition and trade law, including task forces set up within the framework of chemical (REACH), biocides and pesticides legislation.
Commenting on the appointment, Fieldfisher EU Regulatory partner Koen Van Maldegem said: "We are delighted to welcome Peter back to Fieldfisher. A brilliant litigator, Peter brings more than 20 years' experience in EU regulatory and competition law, working both in the UK and in Luxembourg. This will bring valuable regulatory law insights which will have the potential to benefit all of our clients. Fieldfisher has grown considerably since Peter left with new offices across Europe and we all look forward to working with him again."
About Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on energy & natural resources, technology, finance & financial services, life sciences and media.
Fieldfisher's dedicated EU Regulatory Group advises international clients on domestic and EU law on large and complex multi-jurisdictional matters. It combines advisory, consortia management and litigation work on chemicals including REACH, pesticides, biocides, cosmetics, fertilizers and medical devices (EU and national levels) thereby constituting the go-to firm for product defence. The practice advises and represents clients on matters arising under several areas of EU products legislation, including general product safety and eco-design requirements, and more broadly EU market access legislation. With 7 partners assisted by 12 professionals in Brussels, the Fieldfisher EU Regulatory Group is one the largest fully dedicated EU Regulatory teams and a recognised market leader.
Our network has more than 1,500 people working across 25 offices providing highly commercial advice based on an in-depth understanding of our clients' needs.
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