Family Law

Peter retired in February 2018 as Chairman of William Thompson Solicitors LLP.

He qualified as a solicitor in 1978 and began his career with William Thompson in 1983.  Acting as a divorce and family law solicitor, Peter’s numerous achievements have included a position on the Law Society Council in London. He was also Chair of the Law Society’s Family Law Committee in London from 2000 to 2003. In this role, he helped to monitor and influence national developments in family law.

An influential figure, Peter has published numerous works including the first Family Law Protocol which set the standards for family law when published in 2002. He was also one of the writers of the Family Justice Council’s publication Sorting out Finances on Divorce, aimed as an authoritative guide for the general public going through divorce proceedings.

Furthermore, Peter has written articles for both popular and specialist magazines, as well as advising a well-known T.V. Soap on family law issues. He was awarded Family Law Partner of the Year at the Family Law Awards 2017.

Described by Chambers as 'phenomenal' and by CityWealth magazine as 'one of the most well respected matrimonial finance practitioners in the North', Adrian is Head of Divorce and Family in Stewarts' Leeds office and specialises in the resolution of complex financial issues for high net worth individuals.