JUNIOR PROFILE

Peter Edwards

UK Bar 2026

Devereux

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

Employment

London (Bar)

19 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Practises in the areas of personal Injury (including sexual abuse), employment and industrial relations/trade unions. In a position to take full advantage of the increasing overlap between the fields of personal injury and employment law (for example, the cross-examination of medical experts, production of detailed Schedules and the use of the statutory definition of “disability” in the Ogden Tables A to D) and is able to provide a comprehensive service to employees and employers bringing or defending claims in the Tribunal and in the High Court. Has a detailed knowledge of, and practice in, Human Rights matters which assists his work in his other core areas.

Has an exceptionally high level of appellate work, with recent appearances in the Supreme Court and in the Court of Appeal as well as the Employment Appeal Tribunal and, almost uniquely for English Counsel, in the Court of Session.

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Professional Memberships

APIL; PIBA; ELBA; ELA; ILS.

Publications

Contributor to Lexis Nexis: Personal Injury Service; Tottel Discrimination Law (Sexual Orientation and Religion/Belief); Jordans Employment Law (Whistleblowing); Jordans Employment Law Precedents.

Presents Webinars for MBL.

Personal

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Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Peter Edwards routinely appears in high-profile inquests and maximum severity catastrophic injury cases. His employment law practice complements his personal injury offering, especially in complex EL/PL disputes and quantum calculations. He acts for both defendants and claimants in cases that often have a human rights angle. He is noted for his expert handling of psychiatric injury matters, including harassment, bullying and sexual abuse claims.

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Employment - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Peter Edwards has a broad employment law practice, with extensive experience of High Court litigation and complex Employment Appeal Tribunal cases. He specialises in industrial relations work and is often instructed by high-profile trade unions. He also leverages his experience in personal injury litigation to tackle disability discrimination matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Peter Edwards has a sharp legal mind, exceptional advocacy skills, and a calm, reassuring presence that makes a real difference during incredibly challenging moments.
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