About Peter
Peter brings a wealth of commercial experience to the Bar, having spent 30 years working in the chemical industry across the UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Before entering legal practice, he co-founded and developed an international chemical distribution group, implementing an acquisition-led expansion strategy across Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and China.
This experience gives Peter a practical understanding of the challenges facing businesses, including commercial relationships, contractual arrangements and the pressures involved in resolving disputes.
Alongside his commercial practice, Peter has undertaken a wide range of civil and family law instructions, drawing on his legal and professional experience to identify the issues at the heart of each matter and work towards effective resolutions
Family Law
Peter has undertaken substantial family law instructions, including private children proceedings, financial remedy matters, divorce and cohabitation disputes.
His experience encompasses a broad range of family proceedings, including matters involving arrangements for children and financial issues arising from relationship breakdown.
Employment, Regulatory & General Civil Litigation
Peter has undertaken employment law instructions alongside public and administrative law, professional regulation and general civil litigation.
His wider experience also includes defending flight delay claims and handling consumer and financial disputes.
Property & Chancery
Peter's practice includes commercial landlord and tenant matters, chancery disputes and wider property-related litigation.
His recorded instructions include possession proceedings, housing disrepair, trusts and TOLATA matters.
Business & Commercial Law
Peter undertakes commercial and civil litigation across a range of contractual and business disputes.
His recorded experience includes contract claims, debt recovery, banking and financial services, insurance and reinsurance, consumer mis-selling claims and matters involving commercial landlord and tenant relationships.
He has also undertaken instructions involving insolvency, sale of goods and wider commercial disputes.
Peter's previous experience of establishing and operating international businesses provides an additional commercial perspective when advising clients on disputes and their practical implications.
Technology, Engineering & AI
Peter has a substantial technical background, having worked extensively in technology licensing during his 30-year career in the chemical industry.
He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering, a degree in Psychology and four patents. His technical expertise extends to programming in Python and developing his own artificial intelligence tools for legal dispute resolution, both cloud-based and locally operated.
Peter confirms that he practises in technology-related disputes. His technical and commercial knowledge enables him to understand complex technology and ICT issues, identify the central legal and practical questions and engage with clients on the wider implications of a dispute.
This combination of practical technical knowledge, commercial experience and legal expertise allows Peter to approach disputes with an understanding of both the underlying technology and the business context.
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Peter is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and a qualified mediator.
He brings a commercially focused approach to dispute resolution, informed by his experience of international business operations and the practical considerations involved in resolving commercial disagreements.
Selected Legal Experience
Intellectual Property Enforcement
Peter confirms that he is retained by Trademark Enforcement Services Limited, which undertakes trademark enforcement and damages recovery on behalf of brand owners.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
During 2024–2025, Peter was instructed in a dispute involving Digital Enforcement Concepts Limited. Proceedings were commenced before the matter concluded through a negotiated settlement.
Financial Services Regulation
In 2026, Peter provided an opinion to a client group offering rent guarantee services concerning whether their business model breached Financial Conduct Authority regulations.
Memberships & Advisory
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb)
- British Psychological Society (MBPsS)
- Institute of Directors
Publications
- A Practical Guide to Effective Dispute Resolution: Methods and Clauses — Co-author, Sweet & Maxwell, September 2024.
- Am I Thinking – The Journal of an AI That Isn't Sure — authored by Peter.
- The Generative AI Field Guide – How It Works, How To Use It, and Why It Matters — due for publication November 2026.
- The Crypto Litigation Handbook — in development, with publication anticipated March 2027.
Testimonials
My father is nearly 80, unfortunately, he found himself caught in a marital dispute when he became a victim of his own kindness. My brother and his ex wife had been residing rent free at his property for over 20 years. My brother divorced his wife and then left the property. She was aggrieved and tried to cheat my father out of his life savings by claiming she had a beneficiary interest in the property. She claimed my father had gifted them the property and due to this, they had carried out substantial works and she refused to leave the property. Dr Peter Fields represented my brother who was the second Defendant in this case at the 3 day trial in court. We instructed him on a public access basis as he was highly recommended by a trusted source. I feel privileged to write this testimonial for Dr Fields. He made a huge impact in such a short space of time. He is no doubt a truly humble individual with a fount of knowledge. Leading up to the trial, Dr Fields extensively studied the bundles and held a couple of remote meetings with my brother and myself. He summarised his understanding and asked questions where he identified gaps. It was clear he had gone through all the witness statements with a fine tooth comb. We found working with him to be an absolute pleasure. He is a very capable barrister with high ethical standards, he has shown empathy, integrity and self motivation. Dr Fields has worked extremely hard and fought for justice for my father. He put forward a strong argument before the court which showed the inconsistencies and weaknesses in the First Defendant’s evidence. Dr Fields is a dedicated and responsible barrister who takes his role seriously. He is approachable and has good listening skills. Without his valuable services, my brother would have been at a disadvantage. Although, my father is the sole proprietor of the property, it was actually a matrimonial home for my brother and his ex wife. The judge gave possession of my father’s property back to him and ordered the First Defendant to leave. She was not entitled to a single penny! Dr Fields is client focused and has a clear ability to communicate with people from diverse walks of life. He has a very good understanding of different cultures. His polite and helpful nature quickly allowed him to build a rapport with my brother. Overall, Dr Fields is a highly skilled barrister who is non judgemental. He has worked incredibly hard to achieve the desired outcomes for my brother and father. We are very pleased with the services provided by him. We would highly recommend him to other people who find themselves in a vulnerable position. Dr Fields is also an expert in other areas of law.
My father is nearly 80, unfortunately, he found himself caught in a marital dispute when he became a victim of his own kindness. My brother and his ex wife had been residing rent free at his property for over 20 years. My brother divorced his wife and then left the property. She was aggrieved and tried to cheat my father out of his life savings by claiming she had a beneficiary interest in the property. She claimed my father had gifted them the property and due to this, they had carried out substantial works and she refused to leave the property. Dr Peter Fields represented my brother who was the second Defendant in this case at the 3 day trial in court. We instructed him on a public access basis as he was highly recommended by a trusted source. I feel privileged to write this testimonial for Dr Fields. He made a huge impact in such a short space of time. He is no doubt a truly humble individual with a fount of knowledge. Leading up to the trial, Dr Fields extensively studied the bundles and held a couple of remote meetings with my brother and myself. He summarised his understanding and asked questions where he identified gaps. It was clear he had gone through all the witness statements with a fine tooth comb. We found working with him to be an absolute pleasure. He is a very capable barrister with high ethical standards, he has shown empathy, integrity and self motivation. Dr Fields has worked extremely hard and fought for justice for my father. He put forward a strong argument before the court which showed the inconsistencies and weaknesses in the First Defendant’s evidence. Dr Fields is a dedicated and responsible barrister who takes his role seriously. He is approachable and has good listening skills. Without his valuable services, my brother would have been at a disadvantage. Although, my father is the sole proprietor of the property, it was actually a matrimonial home for my brother and his ex wife. The judge gave possession of my father’s property back to him and ordered the First Defendant to leave. She was not entitled to a single penny! Dr Fields is client focused and has a clear ability to communicate with people from diverse walks of life. He has a very good understanding of different cultures. His polite and helpful nature quickly allowed him to build a rapport with my brother. Overall, Dr Fields is a highly skilled barrister who is non judgemental. He has worked incredibly hard to achieve the desired outcomes for my brother and father. We are very pleased with the services provided by him. We would highly recommend him to other people who find themselves in a vulnerable position. Dr Fields is also an expert in other areas of law.
I count myself most fortunate, having instructed Dr Peter Fields of counsel to represent a client both on a Magistrates’ Court matter and on an extremely complicated Crown Court matter. The outcomes on both criminal litigation matters speak volumes to Dr Fields’ excellence – the Magistrates’ Court matter was discontinued and my client was acquitted after trial in the Crown Court. I was totally bowled over by Dr Fields’ assiduousness and attention to detail, his exceptional memory and his relentless pursuit of justice. Throughout the entire 16 months that it took both matters to conclude, I came to thoroughly rely on Dr Fields’ broad knowledge and understanding of the law, his keen intellect and his sage guidance. Dr Fields’ endless patience, his steadfast handling and his bright sense of humour made a cinch of what would otherwise have been a very stressful matter for me. I cannot thank Dr Fields enough for his brilliant advice and assistance and simply cannot wait to instruct him on my next impossible case!
I had the pleasure of meeting Peter at the hearing of the above matter. He presented as a calm advocate with a good grip on the subject matter as well as the complexities of my case. He presented the arguments succinctly in court and solidly in discussion with our opponents leading to a successful conclusion. I would certainly recommend Peter for such advocacy in the future.
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