Peter Speed is a distinguished legal professional serving as Director with substantial expertise in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. His practice encompasses trusts, directors' duties, joint ventures, partnerships, real property, administrative law, and Part IVA tax disputes. Peter has a notable track record advising Australia's top corporations and high-net-worth individuals on intricate legal challenges. His analytical approach has been instrumental in high-profile cases, such as Rinehart v Hancock Prospecting and other significant trust and directors' duty litigations. Peter has represented clients in complex joint venture disputes, including cases involving major industry players such as Scentre Group and AMP, and handled intricate property law cases dealing with easements and zoning issues. His proficiency extends to tax and administrative law, having acted in major disputes with the Commissioner of Taxation, and he has represented clients in leading land tax cases before the High Court. His contributions also include advising participants before Royal Commissions and working with the ACCC on competition law matters. Educated at the University of Sydney, Peter holds a Master of Laws, Bachelor of Laws, and a Bachelor of Science, underscoring his strong academic foundation. His career reflects a dedication to providing strategic legal solutions, cementing his reputation as a trusted advisor in the legal community.
Principal Solicitor
Speed and Stracey Lawyers
Master of Laws - LLM
University of Sydney
1993
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Sydney
1993
Bachelor of Science - BSc
University of Sydney
1993
Last checked: 10 Feb 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW
