Peter was admitted to the Bar in 1981. He was employed in the Commonwealth Crown Solicitor’s Office which later became the Australian Government Solicitor, from 1978 to 1989, leaving to go to Private Bar. During his time working for the Commonwealth Crown Solicitor and the Australian Government Solicitor, he had experience in all forms of federal litigation. Particular areas of interest include: administrative law, bankruptcy, commercial law, contract, corporations law (including insolvency), trusts and revenue law (including customs, excise and taxation law).
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Disclaimer in the taxation context
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