Overview

Peter is a senior associate in the Corporate Department of our Hong Kong office. He specialises in the structuring, formation, regulation and ongoing operation of investment funds. In addition, Peter has experience in advising on mergers and acquisitions, investment deals and general corporate and commercial matters. Peter is fluent in English and German.

Expertise

  • Investment funds
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Corporate and commercial

Qualifications and Admissions

  • Admitted in the British Virgin Islands, 2024
  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales (non-practising), 2024
  • Solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong SAR (non-practising), 2021
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2016
  • Juris Doctor, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2015
  • Magister Iuris, University of Salzburg, 2012

Publications and News

News

Client Advisories

  • BVI Professional Fund – The most popular BVI investment funds product.
    The British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) is one of the leading offshore investment funds jurisdictions, attracting investment managers and investors worldwide. BVI investment fund structures are well known in the industry and very flexible allowing investment managers to tailor their offering to the needs of investors.
  • Update - CIMA Prudential Information Survey.
    The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has launched the new Prudential Information Survey, which must be completed and submitted by all entities registered with CIMA as Registered Persons under the Securities Investment Business Act (Revised) (SIBA).
  • Upcoming key changes to the Cayman Islands Companies Act.
    Robert Searle, James McKeon and Peter Alphart discuss amendments to Companies Act, effective on 1 January 2026. The update will further enhance Cayman’s competitive edge as an international financial services market.