- ‘Peter is extremely knowledgeable and rarely needs to research a point.’
- ‘Our go-to silk for insurance-related disputes, a superb advocate and particularly user-friendly for clients.’
- ‘Peter is an excellent barrister.’
Shipping & Commodities, Chambers UK Bar 2026
- ‘He’s measured, intelligent and dependable.’
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance, Chambers UK Bar 2026
- ‘Peter is one of the best insurance lawyers at the Bar. His depth is unparalleled and he is a good advocate.’
- ‘Peter is the best marine insurance KC at the bar.’
- ‘He is a highly impressive KC who picks up the issues remarkably quickly.’
- ‘He has a calm, gentle manner. He is a beautiful advocate and incredibly knowledgeable.’
- ‘He is always available and his advice is nuanced and detailed.’
Insurance, Chambers UK Bar 2026
- ‘A real market-leader. Peter is a first-class silk with a huge intellect.’
Commodities, Legal 500 2026
- ‘Unrivalled knowledge of the law which shines through in his oral advocacy. Judges trust him and listen to him with respect on the law.’
International Arbitration: Counsel, Legal 500 2026
- ‘Knowledge of jurisdictional disputes and reinsurance, calm and gentle manner. Responsive. Very persuasive advocate. Excellent with clients.’
Insurance and Reinsurance, Legal 500 2026
- “Peter is really good. He used to be in private practice and so he really understands the pressures that solicitors are under. This feeds through into his advice.”
- “Peter combines first-rate legal expertise with an exceptional level of client service.”
- “Peter is as user-friendly as they come. You would never know he was as busy as he is when dealing with him.”
Insurance, Chambers UK Bar 2025
- “Peter is superb on paper and on his feet, and is my first-choice KC for any insurance or reinsurance case.”
- “Peter is an extremely responsive and user-friendly silk.”
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance, Chambers UK Bar 2025
- “Peter is quite outstanding in the depth and breadth of his knowledge. He is an amazing practitioner.”
- “Peter is an unflappable character. He has an extremely good knowledge of the law in areas where he practises, and he is always calm and organised.”
- “Peter is a first-class advocate. He is easy to work with and is very good on insurance coverage. His experience as a deputy judge gives him a unique perspective.”
Shipping & Commodities, Chambers UK Bar 2025
- “Unmatched knowledge and recall of his subject. A calm level head and a charming advocate who is trusted by the judge or tribunal.”
Insurance and Reinsurance, Legal 500 2025
- “Peter has a sharp intellect and is able to give quality legal and strategic advice. He is also very user-friendly and a pleasure to work with.”
International Arbitration: Counsel, Legal 500 2025
- “Peter is seen as one of the leading lights in terms of insurance and reinsurance disputes. He has a good rapport with commercial judges and keeps them well engaged and enthused throughout some difficult arguments.”
Shipping, Legal 500 2025
- “Peter’s advocacy style is poised and logical. He is very knowledgeable about the law and creative in his approach to cases.”
Commodities, Legal 500 2025
- “Peter is a pleasure to work with. He is down to earth and is clear in explaining his view and approach.”
- “He is very user-friendly, has great intellect, is great with clients and is commercially astute.”
- “Peter is extremely knowledgeable about insurance law and is a pleasure to work with.”
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance 2024
- “The thing that sets him apart from most of his peers is his client interaction and bedside manner. He is very good with clients and really understands their business.”
- “He is our favourite; he is very clever and responsive. He understands the commercial client side.”
Insurance, Chambers UK Bar 2024
- “I very strongly recommend Peter and have very high confidence in him.”
- “I think extremely highly of Peter, he’s first class.”
- “Peter is a very good silk.”
Shipping & Commodities, Chambers UK Bar 2024
- ‘Peter is a superb advocate, authoritative and with real gravitas, and he has a first-class brain.’
Commodities, Legal 500 2024
- “Mr Insurance and Reinsurance, he’s excellent.” “He leaves no stone unturned.” “Peter is an excellent advocate.” Chambers & Partners 2023
- “Peter is an intellectual heavyweight, good at seeing the bigger picture.” “He brings a sense of control to the most difficult cases.” “Peter offers astute advice combined with a no-nonsense approach and strong commercial acumen.” Chambers & Partners 2023
- “Peter is an excellent mind and advocate with strong commercial skills and great client service.” “Peter produces clear, succinct advice. His advocacy is clear and persuasive and his cross-examination is also very skilful.” “Peter is a tremendous talent who combines astute advice with a no-nonsense approach and strong commercial acumen.” Chambers & Partners 2023
- “Peter is responsive, intellectually strong, and has great judgement. He knows his stuff on reinsurance. Legal 500, 2023
- “An exceptional advocate who is very good at breaking down complex legal issues and distilling them in a understandable and user-friendly way”. Legal 500, 2023
- Peter is “singled out as a “very strong silk” and “one of the biggest names in this area”; Peter “comes highly recommended as “an intellectual barrister, whose past work as a solicitor means he can easily explain things to clients”; Peter “is destined for even greater heights”, according to sources who applaud his top-tier advocacy in piracy, charter party and sanctions litigation”. Who’s Who Legal 2022.
- “His written work is incredibly clear and easy for clients to digest and he is excellent in conference.” “Peter is a fierce intellect.” “He knows complex, high-value coverage disputes inside out. He is a very effective advocate.” “He is knowledgeable and an insurance expert.” “Peter is an erudite barrister.” “He is an extremely good, conscientious lawyer.” “Peter is very considered, approachable and has a real interest in marine law.” Chambers UK 2022
- ‘A quite remarkable silk who is hugely knowledgeable and immensely able yet manages to retain an affability and approachability.’ ‘Incredible ability to turn things round and never sits on the fence – you always get an answer.’ ‘His written advice is beautifully expressed, his drafting well-crafted and precise. His apparent ease of manner conceals a steely advocate.’ Legal 500 2022
- “His advice is really considered, very commercial and well thought through.” “He is extremely well versed in insurance law and has written extensively on the subject.” “A formidable intellect.” Chambers UK 2021
- “His intellect is second to none, he’s incredibly user-friendly and responsive and he takes a collaborative approach.” Chambers UK 2021
- “He is a marine insurance specialist.” “He is very experienced, knowledgeable of the law and a resourceful problem solver.” Chambers UK 2021
- “A skilled advocate who has an impressively in-depth knowledge of marine insurance law. His advice is comprehensive yet accessible and always delivered on time and on budget.” “He is a very highly regarded practitioner and a very careful, sensible advocate.” Chambers Global 2021
- “A very sharp QC.” Chambers Global 2021
- ‘A star in terms of analysis, he has a calm, measured and appealing quality as an advocate.’ Legal 500 2021
- ‘A star in terms of analysis of legal problems, and has a calm, measured and appealing quality as an advocate. His written advice is also excellent, and what makes Peter stand out is how client friendly and commercially astute he is when giving his advice.’ Legal 500 2021
- ‘Simply enormously able, an encyclopaedic knowledge matched to an awesome capacity for work.’ Legal 500 2021
- A go-to silk for high-value insurance and reinsurance matters. He is involved in a wide array of international cases arising from complex issues such as piracy, trade sanctions and natural disasters. MacDonald Eggers has further expertise in insurance disputes relating to the financial, construction and energy sectors. Chambers UK 2020
- “He has enormous, in-depth knowledge of insurance.” “Peter is exceptionally intelligent, commercial and a go-to silk. He is a heavyweight in the courtroom and a delight to watch in action. His opponents sit up and take notice when he starts to talk.” Chambers UK 2020
- Well-reputed silk with a far-reaching arbitration practice. He is best known for his work in the insurance sphere, handling numerous claims involving reinsurance and D&O policies, as well as charter party and commodities disputes. He acts as both counsel and arbitrator for clients across the world, including in Africa and the Middle East. “A very sharp QC.” Chambers UK 2020
- A dynamic commercial barrister with capability across shipping, commodities, insurance and energy matters among other areas. He has experience in piracy, sanctions, charter party and sale of goods disputes as well as a niche specialism in losses caused by natural disasters. Chambers UK 2020
- “A skilled advocate who has an impressively in-depth knowledge of marine insurance law. His advice is comprehensive yet accessible and always delivered on time and on budget.” “He is a very highly regarded practitioner and a very careful, sensible advocate.” Chambers UK 2020
- “Very knowledgeable.” Chambers Global 2020
- ‘Responsive, level-headed and thorough in his work.’ Legal 500 2020
- ‘He is a wonderful advocate and he has a very measured style.’ Legal 500 2020
- ‘He is simply brilliant.’ Legal 500 2020
- “A go-to silk for high-value insurance and reinsurance matters. He is involved in a wide array of international cases … ” Pragmatic and user-friendly.” “Very intelligent, with a very calm and measured manner.”” Chambers UK 2019
- “Well-reputed silk with a far-reaching arbitration practice … “Really clever.” “He’s a great advocate with superb delivery and a calm demeanour.”” Chambers UK 2019
- “A dynamic commercial barrister with capability across shipping, commodities, insurance and energy matters … “Very knowledgeable.”” Chambers UK 2019
- “The “immensely learned” Peter MacDonald Eggers QC stands out among peers for his “strong academic expertise” and is commended for his “genuine intellectual engagement with the legal questions”.” Who’s Who Legal 2018
- ‘Very strong analytically and able to present very effectively to clients.’ Legal 500 2018
- ‘He is extraordinarily bright and develops innovative ways to address issues.’ Legal 500 2018
- ‘Very responsive and thorough, he provides clear and well-structured advice and is a very calm presence in court.’ Legal 500 2018
- “He’s a very good guy – not least because he was a solicitor once – very user-friendly, very well prepared and very bright.” Chambers UK 2018
- “His core strengths are his in-depth knowledge of insurance law and his ability to deliver advice in a very user-friendly way. Clients love him because he is very commercial, very knowledgeable and user-friendly.” Chambers UK 2018
- “Provides high-quality advice.” Chambers UK 2018
- “A calm, measured and persuasive advocate” Legal 500 2017
- “Technically excellent and very easy to work with” Legal 500 2017
- “Highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable on commodities and international trade” Legal 500 2017
- A “very user-friendly and commercial” silk who is a go-to for high-value matters. He is involved in a wide array of international insurance cases arising from complex issues such as piracy, trade sanctions, and natural disasters. Chambers UK 2017
- “Exceptionally knowledgeable and intelligent.” Chambers UK 2017
- “Always delivers a first-class work product. He is very user-friendly and provides commercial legal advice without sitting on the fence.” Chambers UK 2017
- A dynamic commercial barrister with capability across shipping, commodities, insurance and energy matters among other areas. He has experience in piracy, sanctions, charter party and sale of goods disputes.Chambers UK 2017
- “He’s very approachable, very understanding and very happy to get his hands dirty and help us if need be. Chambers UK 2017
- A “very user-friendly and commercial” silk who is a go-to for high-value matters. Chambers UK 2017
- An “extremely hardworking” and “very knowledgeable” barrister Who’s Who Legal 2017
- An exceptional barrister, who combines intellect with a personal touch. Legal 500 2016
- His advocacy skills are first rate. Legal 500 2016
- Quietly persuasive. Legal 500 2016
- Has a very busy practice, owing in part to his extensive knowledge of maritime law and marine insurance, as well as his expertise in shipping and commodities matters. He is particularly strong on disputes arising out of piracy and terrorism-related events. “He has a very authoritative and calm style that is very appealing.” Chambers UK 2016.
- Has a strong practice covering both domestic and international matters. He acts in high-profile and high-value matters including cases of piracy, natural disasters and fraud. Chambers UK 2016
- ‘An excellent counsel; a pleasure to work with.’ … ‘Never out of his depth or phased by the highest echelons of legal complexity” … ‘Combines a fierce intellect with an engaging manner.’ Legal 500 2015
- Offers clients a vibrant insurance practice that focuses on high-end insurer and reinsurance work. He has particular expertise in marine, energy and natural disaster-related claims. Chambers UK 2015
- “A very user-friendly and commercial barrister who is outcome-focused.” Chambers UK 2015
- Has a broad practice and expertise relating to the marine industry in a number of areas, including sanctions, trading disputes and charter party claims. Chambers UK 2015
- “He is extremely diligent and will leave no stone unturned.” Chambers UK 2015
- “He is enormously bright, has an excellent personality and works well with correspondent counsel.” Chambers UK 2015
- “His knowledge of insurance and reinsurance law, especially in regard to shipping is second to none” Who’s Who Legal 2015
- “he is able to communicate his highly strategic and technical ideas with clarity” Who’s Who Legal 2015
- “an excellent insurance and reinsurance litigator whose clients commend his quick grasp of comlex issues and hands-on approach to cases” Who’s Who Legal 2015
- ‘A superb advocate with an engaging and authoritative presence in court; a real pleasure to work with.’ Legal 500 2014
- ‘The finest lawyer and a superb advocate, with an engaging and authoritative courtroom presence.’ Legal 500 2014
- “Possesses deep knowledge of insurance and reinsurance law, and is particularly good on those matters involving shipping, natural catastrophes and professional negligence. He appears in complex cases both domestically and internationally … “He’s a great person to work with, and a real team player.” “A highly impressive QC who picks up the issues remarkably quickly.”” Chambers UK 2014
- “He is praised for his winning combination of deep legal knowledge, great interpersonal skills and astute understanding of clients’ needs … “He is extremely bright, very personable and highly able.”” Chambers UK 2014
- “The ‘clever and user-friendly’ Peter MacDonald Eggers QC is highlighted as ‘an excellent advocate’” Legal 500 2013
- “picks up on the core issues of a case remarkably quickly,” and was described by one interviewee as being “a genius” Chambers UK 2013
- “an excellent advocate, who is clever, approachable and thoroughly user-friendly” … “he has the advantage over many of his peers of being able to converse fluently with solicitors and lay clients” Chambers UK 2013
- “Very bright, very personable, and looks at cases in a fresh way” Legal 500 2012
- “Known for both his ‘Strong academic credentials and pronounced creative streak’” Chambers UK 2012
- “very quick, clever and astute.” Chambers UK 2011
- “a fearsome advocate and a fantastic lawyer.” Legal 500 2010
