Peter Clough
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Litigation
Band 1
About
Provided by Peter Clough
Practice Areas
Dispute resolution
Commercial litigation
International arbitration
Career
Peter is a Partner in Osborne Clarke’s litigation practice, and deals with large-scale commercial and contractual disputes, both in the UK and in overseas jurisdictions.
He is experienced in dealing with disputes in (amongst others) the energy, tech, media and comms sectors, and is described by the legal directories as ‘always very commercial and timely’ and a ‘great tactician’.
Peter has considerable experience of dealing with substantial High Court litigation and arbitration, and is also experienced in resolving disputes by other alternative means, such as mediation. He also specialises in disputes involving India, Asia, Russia and the CIS.
Peter joined Osborne Clarke in 1996 from Allen & Overy, and became a partner in 1998.
Chambers Review
UK
Peter Clough routinely acts on high-value commercial and financial litigation mandates, including cross-border disputes. His experience includes derivatives disputes as well as litigation in the energy sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Peter's commercial awareness is very good; he is very aware of the work we do and the industries we work in."
"Peter Clough has good strategic input and is very available to help clients find appropriate solutions. He is a problem-solver."
"He's very bright, incisive and gets straight to the point, doesn't faff around."
"Peter's commercial awareness is very good; he is very aware of the work we do and the industries we work in."
"Peter Clough has good strategic input and is very available to help clients find appropriate solutions. He is a problem-solver."
"He's very bright, incisive and gets straight to the point, doesn't faff around."