Peter
Paradise
Based in Sydney, Peter Paradise is an established commercial lawyer with over two decades of legal experience in London and Australia. He is the founding director of Paradise Charnock Hing (formerly, Paradise Charnock O'Brien), specialising in infrastructure, construction, and mergers and acquisitions.
Peter
Paradise
• about
As a legal professional, Peter is known for his straightforward, honest and commercially focused legal advice. His career began in London after which he returned to Australia to practice at Herbert Smith Freehills, where he spent 14 years mastering contract and commercial law. Rising to Regional Head of Projects for Asia Pacific, Peter led high-revenue transactions and provided strategic counsel to a broad client base.
In 2019, Peter co-founded Paradise Charnock O’Brien with Geoff Charnock. The firm aims to exceed conventional legal practice expectations, offering exceptional service in infrastructure, construction, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm has earned accolades from Legal 500, Doyles Guide, and Chambers & Partners.
Peter also serves as a board member of Sydney FC, contributing to the club’s strategic development and success, and he is the founder of several businesses in the property, hospitality and pet care sectors.
• Experience
After graduating from University of Sydney, Peter began his legal career in London at a top-tier law firm and then returned to Australia with global firm Herbert Smith Freehills, eventually becoming the Regional Head of Projects for Asia Pacific. For 14 years, Peter managed high-revenue transactions and provided strategic legal counsel to a diverse client base.
In 2019, Peter co-founded law firm Paradise Charnock Hing (formerly, Paradise Charnock O'Brien). The firm specialises in infrastructure, construction, and mergers and acquisitions, and known for its client-centric and commercially focused legal advice.
Peter joined Sydney FC as board member in 2013, contributing strategic insights and leadership to help drive to the club's successful growth and achievements.
In 2022, Peter founded and directs Astoria Projects, a building and development company specialising in luxury residential apartments, located in Brisbane. This venture marks Peter's first foray into the property development space.
In 2022, Peter opened Ciccia, a vibrant Italian aperitivo bar and restaurant located in Freshwater, Sydney. Ciccia captures the essence of Italian dining with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, and comes recommended highly by the local community.
Astoria's first major development in the vibrant city of Brisbane, The Bowen will shortly become the benchmark of luxury living in New Farm. Expected to reach completion in late 2025, The Bowen redefines the essence of refined living. Within a short stroll of Howard Street Wharves and the James Street Precinct, the location is the envy of the modern city dweller. With views across Brisbane River and New Farm Park, The Bowen is bathed in sunshine and reflects the local characteristics of the local area.
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