Peter Pikis
About Peter Pikis
Peter Pikis serves as the Director and Senior Legal Counsel for Corporate & Commercial at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive legal experience, having previously held positions at various law firms and the Federal Court of Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Peter Pikis has been serving as Director, Senior Legal Counsel in the Corporate & Commercial division at KPMG Australia since 2013. His role involves providing legal advice on KPMG's acquisitions program, which includes significant transactions with entities such as Love Agency, Acuity Research & Insights, and TRACE Business Advisers. He collaborates with KPMG International and member firms on multi-jurisdictional projects, offering general commercial advice on alliances and global network agreements. Additionally, he coordinates the completion process with internal workstreams and provides guidance during the integration period for acquisitions.
Education and Expertise
Peter Pikis holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), which he completed from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in International Relations from UNSW between 2016 and 2017. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in both legal and commercial principles, enhancing his expertise in corporate law and international relations.
Background
Peter Pikis began his legal career as a Judge's associate at the Federal Court of Australia from 2005 to 2006. He then worked as a Solicitor at PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal from 2007 to 2009. Following that, he served as an Associate at MinterEllison from 2010 to 2013 and briefly worked at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers for seven months in 2009. His diverse experience across various legal roles has contributed to his current position at KPMG Australia.
Professional Experience
Peter Pikis has accumulated extensive professional experience in the legal field. His tenure at KPMG Australia spans over 11 years, where he has taken on significant responsibilities in corporate and commercial law. Prior to KPMG, he worked at MinterEllison for three years and held positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal and HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. His varied roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of legal practices in corporate settings.