LAWYER PROFILE

Peter Smith

Asia-Pacific 2026

Johnson Winter Slattery

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

Australia

15 years ranked

About

Provided by Johnson Winter Slattery

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

- Restructuring & Insolvency

- Dispute Resolution

- Energy & Resources

Career

Peter is a commercial litigator who has specialised in complex commercial litigation and all aspects of corporate restructuring and contentious insolvency for over 30 years.

He is known for leading complex corporate litigation, including oppression actions, insolvency litigation, construction disputes, tax disputes, and for being a proponent of bespoke alternative dispute resolution. Peter is also a preeminent restructuring and insolvency lawyer, recognised for his strategic approach and good commercial mind. He regularly advises the leading insolvency practitioners in Australia, corporate debtors and creditors and other stakeholders of companies experiencing distress or insolvency.

For additional information on Peter’s professional background and work highlights, please visit: https://jws.com.au/our-people/peter-smith-bri/

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Restructuring/Insolvency - Australia

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Peter Smith offers a wealth of experience in the insolvency space and is particularly well-known for his handling of litigation arising out of receiverships and liquidations, including the prosecution or defence of negligence actions against individual executives and accountants.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is very commercially minded and has significant experience.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & Pacific
Peter Smith is exceptional.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & Pacific