A pre-eminent construction litigation practitioner, Peter is known for advising on highly complex litigious matters in construction, engineering, resources, and infrastructure.  

Bringing extensive experience, some of the high-profile matters Peter has advised on include:  

• Acting for Transport for NSW on the $1.8 billion Sydney Light Rail construction dispute. 
• Advising several contractors on a major public bank guarantee injunction cases.  
• Acting for CPB Contractors and Hansen Yunken on the long running Royal Adelaide Hospital PPP case .  
• ICC international arbitration proceedings in relation to the construction of a major LNG project evolving claims in excess of AU$500 million.  
• Advising project sponsors on a dispute regarding Australia's first thermal waste-to-energy facility in Western Australia.  

Peter is currently a partner at King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) where he has been instrumental in broadening and deepening their key client relationships and elevating the construction disputes brand in the market.

Commenting on his future move to MinterEllison, Peter Pether said:  

"MinterEllison's current reputation, particularly in the construction disputes area drew me to the firm, the calibre and structure of its partnership, and the Projects, Infrastructure and Construction practice."  

Commenting on the appointment, Lee Rossetto, Managing Partner, Infrastructure, Construction and Property at MinterEllison said:  

"Peter Pether joining the MinterEllison partnership and our Projects, Infrastructure and Construction practice was an intentional strategic lateral hire to sustain our market leading position now and into the future. We very much looking forward to Peter's arrival."   

Further commenting on the appointment, Virginia Briggs, Chief Executive Officer, MinterEllison, said:  

“Being able to welcome one of the nation’s pre-eminent construction litigation practitioners to our firm illustrates the alignment of Peter's excellent market reputation with the strength of our Infrastructure, Construction & Property practice is within the market.”   

MinterEllison's Projects, Infrastructure and Construction practice has a national presence with 22 Partners and over 100 lawyers that are highly regarded specialists who advise on major infrastructure projects in Australia across energy and renewables, social infrastructure, transport, PPPs, developments, and dispute resolution.