Peter R. Morton

Peter Morton is a partner in the dispute resolution and litigation practice group. He focuses on arbitration and commercial litigation and is a coordinator of the firm's international arbitration practice group.

Peter is involved in all aspects of arbitration and commercial litigation which frequently include an international dimension. His experience includes acting for clients in a variety of sectors, with a particular emphasis on aviation and energy. Peter has also acted on a number of disputes in the commodities, maritime, telecoms, finance, and sports industries.

Over recent years, Peter has dealt with numerous institutional arbitrations (commonly ICC or LCIA), trade association arbitrations (e.g. LMAA, FOSFA, ICA and GAFTA), and ad-hoc arbitrations as well as substantial High Court trials and appeals. Many of the cases Peter deals with are international contractual disputes, including issues of jurisdiction as well as arguments on the merits.

Independent feedback from clients and industry commentators includes the following:

[Peter] has the unique capacity to make right-to-the-point strategic and tactical moves that are based on fact-based assessments of the current situation.

[Peter] makes the entire process like playing chess at Grandmaster level, which is truly an enjoyment for clients to observe."

- The Legal 500 (International Arbitration) 2025 Edition

Peter did an “excellent job” in an international arbitration that was “key to the company’s business” and the client was “impressed with the arguments [Peter] came up with to substantiate our position."

- The Global Arbitration Review (GAR) 100 (12th Edition), 2019-2020

An in-house counsel as describing Peter as a “great” lawyer who “understand[s] the client, work[s] endlessly to satisfy their needs and come up with great suggestions,” and that Peter provided “excellent, accurate and responsive advice” for a multimillion-dollar case that eventually settled.

- The GAR 100 (13th Edition), 2020-2021

[A]n outstanding combination of analytical and organisational skills means that Peter provides highly effective leadership, and he secures successful outcomes for his clients. He is approachable and alive to the pressures that dispute resolution imposes on industry.

- The Legal 500 - 2022 Edition

Reliable, highly intelligent, good tactical and strategic instincts, enjoyable to work with.

- The Legal 500 - 2022 Edition

A great strategist who provides strong leadership to his team. Combined with his strong analytical skills, Peter is highly effective in achieving strong outcomes for his client.

- The Legal 500 - 2022 Edition

Very hardworking; extremely practical; good lawyer.

- The Legal 500 (International Arbitration) 2021