Peter’s main areas of work are business and financial law and, in particular, company and corporate insolvency work.

Prior to taking silk in 2006, Peter was acknowledged as a leading junior by the legal directories, ranking very highly in insolvency, company and commercial chancery law. In September 2005, he was nominated as junior of the year in the insolvency and company law categories of the Chambers & Partners’ Bar Awards 2005, and won the insolvency junior of the year award.  In September 2006, and for the second year running, Peter won the junior of the year award in the insolvency/corporate restructuring category of the Chambers Bar Awards 2006.

Peter was appointed Queen’s Counsel in October 2006. Since taking silk, he has continued to rank highly in those categories. Recent matters in which he has been or is involved include the Federal Mogul / T&N restructuring, the HIH Casualty & General litigation, the BG Holding (Baugur) administration and the Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Limited administration.

The Directories 

...Peter Arden QC, who is "extremely erudite, very academic and hugely thoughtful in his approach."  Described as "a quiet star," he is an outstanding practitioner and "the ultimate team player," according to sources.  Solicitors seek him out as he "is willing to pitch in and produces great results in difficult situations."  (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Leading the way at Enterprise Chambers is Peter Arden QC, who "has made a very good name for himself" working on substantial matters such as the Dashfield v Davidson case.  Observers feel that since taking silk three years ago, "he has really come into his own."  Recently, he has been advising Landsbanki on security and enforcement issues with regard to lending.  (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Peter Arden QC, one of the set's big hitters, is regarded as an "assertive advocate who packs a heavy punch."  (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Peter Arden QC "more than justifies his supreme reputation"  (Legal 500, 2009)

The highly regarded Peter Arden QC is praised as "an intelligent, charming and effective barrister who has grown in stature since taking silk."  Peers admire his "quiet and considered" style, noting his ability to get to grips with complex cases and his "consummate skill" when tackling a brief.  (Chambers & Partners 2009)

The "truly excellent" Peter Arden QC is equally skilled in insolvency and company matters.  "His knowledge is matched only by the skill with which he wields it"  (Chambers & Partners 2009)

He is highly regarded as a "measured advocate who cross-examines extremely well," and clients enjoy working with him as he is "an excellent team player who gets to grips with issues very rapidly."  (Chambers & Partners 2009)

The "Brilliant" Peter Arden QC at Enterprise Chambers is "an absolute star, with a subtle, effective manner that gets the attention of the court".  (Legal 500, 2008)

"Softly spoken, utterly clear of the pomposity and arrogance that infects so many in this area, and extremely competent," this cross-border expert seems set for great things.  (Chambers & Partners 2008)

"Very strong across company and corporate insolvency," Peter Arden QC impresses with his "firm handle on all the issues involved in a case."(Chambers & Partners 2008)

"Enterprise's knight in shining armour" Peter Arden QC wins high praise from all corners of the market who consider him "a fantastic lawyer with a most attractive style."  Aside from being "incredibly calm and unflappable," he is also "bright, user-friendly and extremely effective at getting his points across."  (Chambers & Partners 2008)

…the key figure is Peter Arden QC, who is not only "able and charming" but "a robust and determined Advocate."   (Legal 500, 2007)

 Peter Arden QC continues to impress with his "quite brilliant" and "keen intellectual approach."  One peer mused that "there doesn't seem to be much in the commercial realm that he can't tackle to the highest standard."  (Chambers & Partners 2007)

"A lawyer completely in control of himself and his brief, he can trade blows with the best of them."  (Chambers & Partners 2007)

"he's very user-friendly, sensible and very good at working in a team."  (Legal 500, 2006)

 Areas of Emphasis

• Banking litigation
• Bank and other securities
• Company litigation
• Insolvency, both corporate and individual
• General commercial work
• Professional negligence claims, including claims against solicitors, barristers, accountants/auditors and insolvency practitioners.

Career & Associations

• Called to the Bar 1983
• Silk 2006
• LLB (Lond)
• LLM (Cantab)
• Member of Association of Business Recovery Professionals
• Member of the Chancery Bar Association

Relevant Experience

• Regularly speaks at seminars and courses on areas of emphasis