Peter Shandley
About Peter Shandley
Peter Shandley is a Corporate Counsel at Expedia Group in London, specializing in global real estate, construction transactions, and technology procurement.
Current Position at Expedia Group
Peter Shandley currently serves as the Corporate Counsel at Expedia Group, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he advises on global real estate and construction transactions for corporate offices. He also handles complex marketing and media deals, including collaborations with creative agencies, digital media buying, and public relations efforts. His expertise extends to managing technology procurement, covering data centers, SaaS, MarTech, and hardware, as well as overseeing professional services agreements, including HR benefits, recruitment, and professional advisors.
Previous Roles at Expedia Group
Before his current role, Peter Shandley worked as Legal Counsel - Procurement and Real Estate at Expedia Group from 2019 to 2022. During this period, he played a significant role in negotiating and managing procurement contracts and real estate transactions. His contributions included advising on legal matters related to corporate real estate and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Professional Experience at Hilton
Peter Shandley accumulated valuable experience at Hilton, where he held positions as Solicitor - Real Estate & Retention EMEA and Paralegal - Real Estate and Retention EMEA. From 2018 to 2019, he served as a solicitor and was involved in real estate and retention issues across the EMEA region. Prior to that, from 2016 to 2018, he worked as a paralegal, focusing on real estate transactions and retention strategies.
Early Career at Shakespeare Martineau
Peter Shandley's early career includes roles at Shakespeare Martineau, where he worked as a Fee Earner in 2016 and as a Property Assistant from 2014 to 2016. His responsibilities included handling property transactions and providing legal assistance in real estate matters. These roles helped him build a solid foundation in legal and property management, preparing him for future positions in large corporations.
Educational Background
Peter Shandley studied Law at the University of Leicester, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from 2009 to 2013. He further enhanced his legal education with a year abroad at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, where he focused on Law and German Language through an ERASMUS program from 2011 to 2012. Between 2014 and 2016, he attended BPP University, completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC). His comprehensive academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in law and legal practices.