Peter Dawson of Dawson & Associates.

Originally from South Africa, Peter’s exclusive focus for the past 35 years has been maritime law. He has practised for the past 20 years in New Zealand and has a strong background in the commercial aspects of shipping, with particular strengths in vessel owning structures, ship registrations, vessel sale and purchase contracts, and vessel build agreements. He advises on all aspects of the operation and chartering of commercial vessels. Peter has been involved in challenges to offshore mining and in the defence of maritime, health and safety, and fisheries prosecutions. Peter is is a committed Christian, a keen multi-sporter, and enjoys surf skiing, mountain biking, and off-road running. He is married to Karen and they have four grown children. www.maritimelaw.co.nz