Pieter is recognised for his willingness to assist others and is generous with his time.

Pieter’s practical experience is broad-ranging and has extended across three countries.

Pieter has provided commercial, estate and probate, conveyancing, franchising and commercial litigation work to clients since he started his legal career.

Pieter has been appointed to the list of external mediators of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.

Career History:

• 2013 - Present - Dawes & Vary Riordan (Australian Legal Practitioner)
• 2010 - 2012 - Slater & Gordon Lawyers (Australian Legal Practitioner)
• 2009 - 2010 - Jeff Francis Business & Property Lawyer (Australian Legal Practitioner)
• 2008 - 2009 - Hargraves (Australian Legal Practitioner)
• 2001 - 2008 - New Zealand (Barrister & Solicitor)
• 1982 - 2001 - South Africa (Attorney at Law and Conveyancer of the High Court of South Africa)

Professional Qualifications & Admissions:

• 2024 - Master Degree Dispute Resolution
• 2023 - AMDRAS accredited mediator
• 2023 - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution - Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School Executive Education 2023
• 2011 - Master Degree Commercial Litigation
• 2010 - Entered in the Register of Practitioners kept by the High Court of Australia
• 2008 - Admitted as Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• 2002 - Admitted as Solicitor and Barrister of the High Court of New Zealand
• 1996 - Master Degree in Business Leadership
• 1992 - Admitted as conveyancer of the High Court of South Africa
• 1991 - Admitted as Attorney at Law of the High Court of South Africa
• 1988 - Bachelor of law
• 1985 - Bachelor of jurisprudence

Memberships & Associations:

• Member, Goulburn Valley Law Association

Recent works highlights include:

• Acting for a client in an oppressive conduct matter;
• Acting for a client to review a bankruptcy order made;
• Acting for clients against financial institutions to recover overcharged interest;
• Acting for a client in a claim against a financial institution for honouring fraudulent cheques;
• Drafting a business succession contract for a large veterinary practice;
• Acting pro bono to set up an incorporated association that qualifies as a deductable gift recipient;