Pete is an experienced commercial lawyer with a particular passion and expertise in intellectual property, for which he has been recognised by The Legal 500. Pete helps businesses protect and commercialise their ideas, brands and products while putting the right commercial agreements in place to support their growth.
He qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and has worked in private practice across Yorkshire, as well as with the Government Legal Department in London. Before joining Harper James, Pete was a Legal Director and led the Intellectual Property team at Blacks Solicitors in Leeds.
Pete advises on a wide range of commercial matters including:
- drafting commercial contracts;
- reviewing commercial contracts;
- intellectual property strategy and protection; and
- commercialisation of intellectual property
His breadth of experience across commercial, corporate and intellectual property work means he can look at legal issues in the wider context of a client’s business, helping them understand how contracts, ownership and intellectual property fit together.
Pete works with businesses of different sizes and stages of growth, helping clients to find a practical, commercial solution that works in the real world and not simply the textbook answer.
In his spare time, Pete enjoys running, surfing and playing computer games with his children.
