Peter Massey

For over 15 years, Peter has been central to the growth of the practice, leading many of its most complex and high-profile matters. He acts for major developers, investors, contractors and housing associations, with a particular focus on residential, student accommodation, hotel and commercial schemes. He also continues to advise on major projects in the energy, health and education spaces, including large-scale solar initiatives and forward-funded NHS and schools developments.

Peter’s expertise spans both contentious and non-contentious matters. He is particularly known for his skill in steering clients through large-scale developments, joint ventures, and procurement and funding arrangements, while also providing clear strategies on distressed schemes, disputes and insolvencies. His recent work has included advising on delays, defects and remediation and fire safety strategies under the government’s Building Safety Pledge, and also keeping regeneration projects on track despite market pressures and insolvencies.

Clients value Peter not only for his technical expertise but also for his ability to simplify complex matters and deliver practical and deliverable outcomes. He has been described as a ‘leader in the sector’ who anticipates challenges, manages risk effectively and always ‘protects our interests and goes the extra mile’. Chambers UK describes him as simply ‘excellent’ and the Legal 500 confirms that he ‘provides the highest level of legal advice in a practical and pragmatic manner’.

Peter continues to play a leading role in shaping the practice, acting as a key figure in developing the sector and on some of the UK’s most significant regeneration, JV and development projects.