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Provided by Peter Newman
Peter has been the Chair of the FLBA’s Matrimonial Finance sub-committee since 2020 and has been an elected member of the FLBA National Committee since 2017. Peter has been ranked for many years as a leading practitioner in matrimonial finance by all legal directories - recently described as ‘hugely in demand… brilliant on his feet’, ‘truly excellent in court’, and a ‘superb advocate’ who ‘instils enormous confidence’. Peter’s cases regularly involve high net worth or high profile individuals, offshore and corporate/trust structures, and international cases involving disputes over jurisdiction. Peter also sits regularly as a judge for ‘Private FDRs’ and has gained a strong reputation in this field.
Called 2005; Inner Temple
Member of the Honorable Society of the Inner Temple;
Member of the Family Law Bar Association (‘FLBA’);
Elected to the National Executive Committee of the FLBA;
Accredited Pupil Supervisor (Inner Temple);
Accredited Advocacy Trainer (Inner Temple)
Peter was a major scholar at Malvern College. He has a BA (Hons) degree in English and Philosophy and a LLB (Hons) degree in Law (First Class honours)
Provided by Chambers
Peter Newman is a widely respected family junior specialising in matters involving complex corporate structures with significant assets. He has particular experience of navigating technical jurisdictional issues. Newman has appeared both led and unled in significant cases.
Provided by Chambers
Peter Newman is incredibly hard-working and really respected by judges. His dogged determination is remarkable and he really does punch above his weight.
Calm and unflappable, Peter is a very strong advocate, who deals exceptionally well with challenging cases and clients.
Patient and meticulous, he goes above and beyond in making sure the client feels comfortable with the advice given and the approach taken.
Peter Newman is incredibly hard-working and really respected by judges. His dogged determination is remarkable and he really does punch above his weight.
Calm and unflappable, Peter is a very strong advocate, who deals exceptionally well with challenging cases and clients.
Patient and meticulous, he goes above and beyond in making sure the client feels comfortable with the advice given and the approach taken.
