Peter Gregoire

Peter Gregoire is the best-selling author of "Article 109", a legal thriller set in Hong Kong which topped the Dymock’s best-seller list and was awarded the Proverse Prize.

In "Article 109", Scott Lee is a struggling lawyer who, when investigating the suicide of a former colleague, unravels a conspiracy that goes to the very heart of Hong Kong’s future. "Article 109" explores Hong Kong’s fragile status as an international finance centre and its place in the world, as China continues its steady march to superpowerdom.

Currently the head of the legal department for the Hong Kong subsidiary of one of the world’s largest general insurance groups, Peter has also worked for the regulatory authorities in Hong Kong and as a private practice commercial litigation lawyer in the City of London. During his career, Peter has been responsible for implementing anti-money laundering and anti-fraud compliance systems, dealing with ICAC investigations and litigating complex financial frauds through both the English and Hong Kong courts.

Peter has published stories and essays in a wide range of anthologies. His short story Dispute Resolution won the senior category prize in the 2008 Standard/RTHK competition and a consultation with Pan Macmillan.