Peter Ratcliffe

Peter has extensive experience in complex and heavy disputes spanning a broad range of commercial litigation and arbitration. He is recommended as a leading junior in Commercial Dispute Resolution and Insurance and Reinsurance. He has been recognised as a market leader on multiple occasions at the main legal industry awards. He was the Chambers & Partners Insurance Junior of the Year in 2010 and 2022, and Commercial Junior of the Year in 2016. He was a runner-up (one of two) for the Insurance Junior of the Year award in 2015, 2021, 2023, and 2024. He won the inaugural Legal 500 Financial Services and Insurance Junior of the Year award in 2022 and was a runner-up for the award in 2023. The directories praise him for his advocacy ("he is a phenomenal advocate"; "an excellent barrister and an accomplished advocate"), his intellect and preparation skills (“intellectually brilliant”; "great intellect, legal knowledge, practical application and meticulous preparation skills") and his pragmatism and teamwork ("a pleasure to deal with - one of the nicest, most personable barristers"; "very practical and pragmatic. Easy to work with ... a charming manner"; “Excellent client skills. Extremely approachable. Brilliant every day of the week”). Peter’s cases often involve cross-border elements, and he regularly acts in international arbitration, including under LCIA, ICC, SIAC and ARIAS rules.