| Name : |
Mr. Peter Butler |
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| Firm Name : |
Freehills |
| Designation : |
Managing Partner |
| Email : |
peter.butler [at] freehills.com |
| Location : |
Sydney |
| Specialisation : |
Litigation - General
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| Career : |
Peter Butler (OAM RFD) assumed the role of managing partner responsible for the firm’s six practice groups on 1 July 2005.
Peter joined Freehills in 1981 as a senior associate and became a partner in 1983. He has been a Litigation partner in both the Melbourne and Sydney offices, a member of the national board, and was deputy chairman of Freehills’ Melbourne office for seven years between 1991 and 1998. As part of this role, Peter was chairman of the firm’s integration committee and involved in the task of merging the state-based offices.
Peter is a Major in the Australian Army Reserves. He was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia in 1998 for service to the community.
At Freehills, Peter is passionate about the culture of the firm and the link between culture and performance. ‘Culture is about the people, clients and staff. Improvements in culture should lead to change and improved performance.’ |
| Phone No. : |
02 9225 5686 |
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