Peter Thibault

Peter is a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners and receives a wide range of instruction from freehold and leaseholders alike to assist in building and block Management.

Since qualifying as a solicitor in 2017, Peter has represented individuals and companies in various civil disputes and commercial matters in the county court, High Court and property tribunals. He is experienced in advising as to forfeiture claims, service charges and breach of covenant disputes, removing restrictive covenants, leasehold extensions, Right-To-Manage and Enfranchisement claims, eviction processes under the Housing Act 1988, and general property management for landlords and managing agents. Peter also has experience in debt enforcement matters.

Using his excellent client care skills to assist individuals and corporate bodies alike, Peter advises on the law governing their situations, provides practical advice on procedure and assists with managing matters towards a resolution.

Peter’s interest in dispute resolution work comes from his desire to help parties find a balance between their respective positions and work conciliatorily towards a solution.

Notable Cases

Peter acted for the interested parties in a judicial review issued by an individual seeking to overturn a costs order made against him after he brought a failed private prosecution against Peter’s clients. The High Court confirmed that the criminal courts have the power to award costs against private prosecutors if they are satisfied that the costs were incurred as a result of an unnecessary or improper act of omission. For more information see R (on the Application of Holloway) -v- Harrow Crown Court and Bhui & Ors [2019] EWHC 1731

Charity and Fundraising

Peter is a volunteer senior adviser with Waterloo Legal Advice Service, which provides pro bono assistance to people living in South London. Peter also spends time volunteering with Lower Regents Coalition cleaning local paths and waterways in East London. He is also a governor of a school in South London.

Recommendations

…[counsel] and Peter have been lovely and supportive to us, going above and beyond compared to every one else we have ever dealt with.

Fabulous service! Very helpful and professional. All options were explained clearly and in a timely manner. I was in constant contact and able to discuss any questions or concerns. I am thoroughly impressed with the service provided, and the positive outcome achieved. Thank you again for the hard work.

Instructed counsel has said – “Peter has been an absolute joy to work with… has excellent legal instincts and is highly professional.”

Very helpful assistance with a dispute I was having with my Landlord and Managing Agents… Peter went above and beyond.

Peter helped advise us to options under a contract. He made us feel very at ease with concerns we were having and I would highly recommend his services to friends and family!

Peter helped with a property dispute my housemates and I were having, through his professional, quick and thorough help, we got fast result to our issue which we were very happy with. Would recommend!