Peter has been with Sansbury Douglas since 2010, but his connection goes back even further than that to the early days of the firm. As well as being a Partner, he heads up the Magistrates’ Court team, handling a full range of cases including trials and Youth Court work. Peter is known for his meticulous approach, strong client relationships, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes.
Treating people with respect
“When clients come to us it’s at a difficult time in their life. They can feel angry, vulnerable, or a sense of injustice. My priority is to win their trust quickly so I can help them effectively – that’s key to us working together. It’s also about being honest, giving them all the facts in a direct, no-nonsense sort of way – sometimes about having a sense of humour and just being human.”
Putting people first
“I never judge people. Everyone deserves the best service we can provide, no matter their situation. For me, it’s about being empathetic and thinking what would I want if this was a member of my family in trouble? I’d want them to turn over every stone, and make sure that everything that could be done was. So that’s my approach. I guess I also want to make the process less stressful and ensure clients feel supported at every step.”
Collaboration is key
“We have a very experienced team at Sansbury Douglas. We collaborate, discuss cases, bounce ideas off each other – and provide all the support we can to get the best results for our clients. I’m also really proud that we place such high importance on communication. If you’re in a tricky situation you don’t want to be kept waiting. We always aim to get back to people quickly and ensure they’re never left in the dark.”
A positive impact
“Even after all these years, I still feel it’s a privilege to do what I do. I’m here to represent people and get the best results for them. There’s nothing more satisfying than knowing I’ve made a positive difference in someone’s life, especially when they’re at their most vulnerable.”
“I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for your professional, supportive and sympathetic handling of my son’s case. He felt that you were very understanding of his mental health issues, spent time to appreciate that, and decide on a best approach to the case for him. He felt fully supported throughout the case. In short, he feels that he could not have had a better adviser/advocate.”