Peter Champagnie
Peter Champagnie is a Jamaican attorney known for his legal representation in various high-profile cases, including that of Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, who faced charges related to breaches of the Integrity Commission Act. Following the court's ruling against Dalrymple-Philibert, Champagnie advocated for changes to the Integrity Commission Act to allow public officials to amend prior statutory declarations without facing legal repercussions.
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Silvera was represented by King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie and attorney Patrice Riley.
Former Jamaica MP gets 21 years for killing wife
Guyana· 2026-03-08
Defence attorney Peter Champagnie argued that the justice system won in the case of Jolyan Silvera.
‘Justice was done’ | News
Jamaica· 2026-03-07
Silvera was represented by King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie and attorney Patrice Riley.
Former PNP MP Jolyan Silvera get 20 years and 10 months in prison for killing his wife | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-07Silvera is represented by King's Counsel Peter Champagnie.
Former PNP MP Jolyan Silvera to be sentenced today for wife’s killing | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-06Peter Champagnie represented Okeito Hibbert during his trial.
Court acquits St James mechanic of gun offences | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-18
Peter Champagnie is a high-profile lawyer mentioned in the context of Mr Silvera's legal representation.
Mark Wignall | Extreme aggression and death | In FocusJamaica· 2026-02-09
Peter Champagnie is Jolyan Silvera's lead attorney.
Full Text | DPP explains how provocation changed Silvera's murder case to manslaughter | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-06Attorney Peter Champagnie represents Jolyan Silvera in his legal matters.
PRAYING FOR JUSTICE | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-06
Peter Champagnie is representing Jolyan Silvera in court.
Sykes to rule on plea as Silvera blames provocation for wife’s death | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-04
Silvera is represented by King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie.
NEW TWIST | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-03Silvera is represented by King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie.
Jolyan Silvera, the ex-PNP MP charged with wife's murder, pleads guilty to manslaughter | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-02King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie, a top criminal defence attorney, believes this could be a fillip for lawmakers to take a fresh look at the legal framework for public bodies.
Holness seeks update on FID probe | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-01
Douett is represented by attorney-at-law Peter Champagnie, King’s Counsel.
Update|Medical doctor accused of being mastermind behind multimillion-dollar fraud remanded | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-30
King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie is representing Jolyan Silvera in court.
Trial of former MP Jolyan Silvera in murder of wife pushed back | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-12Champagnie maintained that any complaint against his client belonged in the civil court and not the criminal court.
St Andrew developer cleared of fraud charges in US$400,000 property case | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-19
Peter Champagnie informed Justice Carolyn Tie-Powell that Thompson’s guilty plea could no longer stand due to recent developments.
‘I still cry every night’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-12-19
Peter Champagnie was Thompson's trial lawyer who defended him during the original trial.
‘Serious mistake’ | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-12-10
Peter Champagnie was Thompson's trial lawyer who defended him during the original trial.
‘Serious mistake’ | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-12-09
Peter Champagnie represents Ninja Man's son, Janeil, in the appeal.
Ninja Man murder appeal delayed to March 2026 | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-08
Peter Champagnie is one of the attorneys representing Shim and James.
Duo accused of illegal firearm and ammunition possession remanded | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-11
King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie is one of the attorneys representing Blake in the lawsuit.
Judge in case brought by Wayne Cameron against police commissioner steps away | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-09
Peter Champagnie, K.C., the attorney representing Nicholson, said the case is a timely reminder of why certain matters are 'strictly in camera'.
Attorney says NCB executive accused of rape must be judged in court, not public arena | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-03
Nicholson’s attorney, King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie, declined to comment on the matter when contacted.
Bank exec on rape rap | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-03King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie represents Wright.
ACQUITTED | Lead Stories | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-09-27
King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie described Paula Llewellyn as perhaps the most consequential female attorney at the criminal bar.
Llewellyn bids farewell after 17 years as DPP | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-17
Peter Champagnie is one of McKenzie's attorneys who challenged the police's account during the bail application.
Man charged over cocaine allegedly found in car in St Elizabeth granted $1 million | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-21
Peter Champagnie was Thompson's trial lawyer who defended him during the original trial.
‘Serious mistake’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-06King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie represented Alexei Zaytsev and pleaded for leniency during sentencing.
No prison time for Russian driver in fatal crash | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-01
Peter Champagnie is Zaytsev’s attorney who pleaded for leniency on his behalf.
Russian man fined $2m for fatal Palisadoes crash | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-31
Peter Champagnie is the lawyer for the defendants in the Qahal Yahweh trial.
Qahal Yahweh trial stalled yesterday, to resume today | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-30
