Profile Peter's practice concentrates on complex commercial and business litigation and advising clients concerning a wide variety of business related disputes and corporate transactions. His practice includes the representation of national and multi-national clients in the areas of franchise, licensing and distribution, product liability, retail, unfair competition, trademark, trade secrets and other intellectual property claims, contract disputes, employment counseling and defense, and defending consumer related claims.Peter also handles sensitive internal investigations for corporate clients in the US and abroad. He has significant experience in corporate franchise and distribution law and representing technology companies, truck and parts manufacturers, chemical and performance materials companies in various business disputes and transactions. Peter often serves as coordinating counsel in connection with domestic and international representations, including a wide variety of employment, corporate governance, health care and financial services matters and real estate transactions. Additionally, Peter represents private equity funds, hedge funds, international funds, family offices and financiers (and other portfolio companies) in various types of domestic and cross-border transactions and disputes. He also advises boards of directors and management teams on a routine basis.Peter speaks regularly on global supply chain issues, privilege, data breach response, improving collegiality and the value of mentoring and diversity within the legal profession. Peter dedicates significant time to professional, civic and pro bono matters. Peter is a former chair of Reed Smith's litigation and dispute resolution department, leading a group of nearly 1,000 attorneys handling complex commercial disputes and regulatory proceedings across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He also is a former member of the firm's Executive Committee and Senior Management Team.Read More