Peter is an experienced junior with a thriving practice focussing on group litigation, personal injury claims, industrial disease matters and associated areas of work. He has appeared in several leading cases, most recently as Junior Counsel to Michael Kent QC in the Supreme Court matter of Dryden and ors v. Johnson Matthey Plc, on behalf of the Respondent. He has a strong reputation in his chosen fields of practice.
Peter appreciates the importance of teamwork and communication to bring a case to a successful conclusion. Thus he is happy to advise informally by telephone or email as a case progresses. He also frequently travels to meet clients in conference or undertake site visits.
He appears on behalf of defendants and claimants and is happy to consider instructions on a CFA basis.
Peter regularly presents at Chambers and in-house seminars across the country. Recent talks have covered: special damages in fatal asbestos claims; developments in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), cancer and other disease claims; and QOCS.
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News
- Michael Kent QC and Peter Houghton in the Supreme Court
- Heneghan: damages for asbestos-assoctiated lung cancer are divisible
Qualifications
- MA (Hons) (Cantab) (Double First Class)
- MPhil (Cantab) (Distinction)
- CPE (City) (Distinction)
- BVC (ICSL) (Outstanding)
- Lord Brougham and Lord Denning Scholarships (Lincoln’s)
Recommendations
“He is very good, knows what he’s talking about and makes all the right points.”; “He is very analytical but pleasant to deal with.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“Peter is hardworking and studious. He has an excellent eye for detail and his drafting skills are superb. Takes on work at short notice that others might fear to touch.”
Legal 500, 2021
“He is very good at tailoring his advice to each client.”; “He is extremely reliable, very responsive and has a calm manner.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“Always goes the extra mile for his clients.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
