Peter Whitehead

Peter Whitehead is a Partner at Hazan Hollander, offering over two decades of experience in both litigious and non-litigious aspects of intellectual property and commercial law. He graduated from the University of Technology Sydney in 2000 with double degrees—a Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry and a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours. Admitted as a Legal Practitioner and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia, Peter combines a robust academic foundation with extensive practical expertise. His practice covers a broad spectrum of intellectual property matters, including trade marks, copyright, designs, patents, confidential information, and cases involving passing off and contraventions of section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law. In addition, Peter regularly advises on commercial law, commercial litigation, and equity. Committed to achieving favourable outcomes, he often employs alternative dispute resolution strategies such as private and court-ordered mediations to help clients avoid protracted litigation. When court proceedings are necessary, Peter has represented clients effectively in leading cases before the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Notable matters include Anheuser-Busch, Inc v Budejovick Budvar, Nrodni Podnik & Ors, Wellness Pty Limited v Pro Bio Living Waters Pty Limited, Urban Traders Pty Limited v Proceris Pty Limited, and Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty Limited v ThredboNet Marketing Pty Limited. Peter’s comprehensive legal knowledge and practical approach ensure that clients receive tailored advice and strategic representation across complex legal issues.