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Provided by Peter Newman
Peter is a senior junior specialising in matrimonial finance work. For many years he has been recognised as a leading practitioner in this field - recently described in the legal directories as "the best junior for complicated financial matters”, who is "hugely in demand… brilliant on his feet”, "truly excellent in court”, and a "superb advocate" who is “at the top of his game”.
He continues as Chair of the FLBA’s Matrimonial Finance sub-committee, and he been in this role since 2020. He has been an elected member of the FLBA National Committee since 2017.
Peter also sits regularly as a judge for ‘Private FDRs’ and is ranked by the legal directories as a leading provider of Private FDR evaluations, described as “an excellent choice… his judgement is spot on” and “always on top of the papers”.
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 is a hugely talented financial barrister, who is highly numerate.
Peter's attention to detail is second to none and he prepares cases meticulously. He is client-friendly and responsive.
He has a tremendous eye for detail and is incredibly thorough. His prompt responses make all the difference in preparing a case to best effect.
Peter is a great junior for complicated financial work.
Peter is very experienced and is able to astutely present a client's case.
Peter is a hugely talented financial barrister, who is highly numerate.
Peter's attention to detail is second to none and he prepares cases meticulously. He is client-friendly and responsive.
He has a tremendous eye for detail and is incredibly thorough. His prompt responses make all the difference in preparing a case to best effect.
Peter is a great junior for complicated financial work.
Peter is very experienced and is able to astutely present a client's case.