Peter’s practice concentrates on complex commercial and business litigation and advising clients concerning a wide variety of business-related disputes and corporate transactions. Peter also handles sensitive internal investigations for corporate clients in the U.S. and abroad. Additionally, Peter represents private equity funds, hedge funds, international funds, family offices and financiers in various types of domestic and cross-border transactions and disputes. He also advises boards of directors and management teams in connection with strategic matters on a routine basis. Within Reed Smith, Peter serves as the global chair of firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Senior Management Team. He leads a group of nearly 1,000 attorneys who handle complex commercial disputes and regulatory proceedings across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Peter is a solid attorney with excellent communication skills. He's always available and reachable."
MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY
"My client service philosophy is to know both my clients and their businesses deeply so that when challenges arise, I can offer them proactive, business-focused legal solution and bring the best team to the table. I form partnerships built on mutual trust that allows us to find solutions together. Finally, my clients know that I will deliver the results necessary to drive their business forward."
– Peter M. Ellis
ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY
Peter’s practice concentrates on complex commercial and business litigation and advising clients concerning a wide variety of business-related disputes and corporate transactions. Peter also handles sensitive internal investigations for corporate clients in the U.S. and abroad. Additionally, Peter represents private equity funds, hedge funds, international funds, family offices and financiers in various types of domestic and cross-border transactions and disputes. He also advises boards of directors and management teams in connection with strategic matters on a routine basis. Within Reed Smith, Peter serves as the global chair of firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Senior Management Team. He leads a group of nearly 1,000 attorneys who handle complex commercial disputes and regulatory proceedings across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY
Peter’s practice concentrates on complex commercial and business litigation and advising clients concerning a wide variety of business-related disputes and corporate transactions. Peter also handles sensitive internal investigations for corporate clients in the U.S. and abroad. Additionally, Peter represents private equity funds, hedge funds, international funds, family offices and financiers in various types of domestic and cross-border transactions and disputes. He also advises boards of directors and management teams in connection with strategic matters on a routine basis. Within Reed Smith, Peter serves as the global chair of firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Senior Management Team. He leads a group of nearly 1,000 attorneys who handle complex commercial disputes and regulatory proceedings across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.