Peter Taylor

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Senior Partner - Commercial Disputes

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Senior Partner Role

My primary role is senior partner of Paris Smith LLP. I am responsible for:

the firm’s brand;
contributing to the development of the firm’s strategy;
implementation of the firm’s strategy;
ensuring that the firm’s purpose is delivered in a manner which is relevant, responsive and reliable to the needs of our clients and communities;
inspiring those in the firm to achieve their full potential and feel happy and fulfilled;
building relationships with key stakeholders; and
ensuring the client experience is a positive one.

I also advise company directors and business leaders on strategy as well as being a mentor and sounding board.

Commercial Disputes Partner

In my role within the Commercial Disputes team I advise a range of companies and businesses in relation to:

strategic issues for directors;
contract disputes;
negligence actions;
professional negligence claims; and
insurance related litigation including coverage, material non- disclosure and fraud.

CEDR Accredited Mediator

I am also a CEDR accredited commercial mediator, assisting individuals and businesses to find solutions to disputes without the costs or limitations of a courtroom battle. I have experience in both representing parties at mediations and conducting the role of mediator.

My expertise encompasses a wide variety of cases including:

complex shareholder director issues;
negligence claims against solicitors, insurance brokers, builders, architects, insurance issues of coverage, indemnity and fraud;
business disputes including commercial contracts, employment contracts and breach of restrictive covenants;
construction and building projects related disputes; and
landlord and tenant litigation.