Peter has many years of experience in advising senior individuals, companies, partnerships, charities and professional bodies on all aspects of employment law.
Senior individuals for whom he acts are drawn predominantly from banking, finance, insurance, the legal and medical professions and the creative world of advertising, marketing, the wider media and fashion.
His work addresses the reputational and regulatory aspects of the employment relationship. He advises regularly on disciplinary, discrimination and health issues from the perspective of both employers and employees.
Educated at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, MA Law.
Qualified 1982, joined Payne Hicks Beach 2001, partner 2001.
Chambers UK Guide 2025 ranks Peter McRoberts for ‘Employment: Senior Executive (London Firms)’
The Legal 500 UK 2025 ranks Peter McRoberts as a ‘Leading Partner’ for the ‘Employment: Senior Executives’ category.
Peter is ranked as a Leading Individual in The Legal 500 UK 2024, he is described as “a highly experienced and established practitioner who has a great knack for being involved in significant and high-profile claims.”
Peter was recommended in the Legal 500 UK 2023, comments include: “Peter McRoberts has a rare ability to encourage and secure clients who bring a range of high profile and challenging cases”.
He is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
