Peter trained at Weightmans and qualified in 2003. He became a partner in 2011 and leads the firm's local government litigation service.
He acts for local authorities across the country as well as fire and rescue authorities, education establishments and housing providers. Peter has particular expertise in defending professional negligence and human rights claims against social services and education authorities. He also specialises in abuse claims to include historical matters, multi-claimant cases and group actions.
Peter has a special interest in defamation and human rights law. He also represents local authorities at inquests, particularly Article 2 inquiries and inquests that involve safeguarding issues, social care and Children's Services departments.
Peter also lectures and presents on related topics.
Published
Today sees the launch of ‘Well-managed Highway Infrastructure’, the production of which has been overseen by the UK Roads Liaison Group.
The Supreme Court has confirmed two key points in relation to a landlord’s potential liability under section 11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
A kerb in the depot of the claimant’s workplace did not breach regulation 12 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992…
A claim for psychiatric damage as a result of alleged negligence and harassment was dismissed. The claimant was also unable to establish…
Peter Wake offers some guidance on the key tenets of the Act and looks at the meaning of ‘surveillance’…