Partner, Nick Vamos comments on Lauri Love’s recent court appeal, The Guardian.

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Former head of Extradition at the CPS and now Partner Nick Vamos, comments on how the court will approach the question of whether Love could be prosecuted in the UK instead of extradited, and whether extradition should proceed if there is a real risk that Love will commit suicide. Read the full article here, along […]

Peters & Peters shortlisted for The Legal 500 UK 2018 awards – Firm of the year: Crime, Fraud and Licensing

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We are delighted to be shortlisted for The Legal 500 UK 2018 awards. Peters & Peters are shortlisted among six others for UK Firm of the year: Crime, Fraud and Licensing. The winner of this award will be announced on The Legal 500 website and the awards ceremony is to be held in London, February […]

Hannah Laming comments on Sir Christopher Clarke’s review of the Financial Reporting Council’s enforcement powers, The Telegraph

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In his report, retired Court of Appeal judge Sir Christopher Clarke urges the Financial Reporting Council to impose greater fines on the “Big Four” audit firms. Hannah said the report may “represent the beginning of a significant change in the UK’s regulatory response to economic wrongdoing”. Read the full article by The Telegraph, Watchdog urged to get tougher […]

Partner Anna Bradshaw moderating session at the C5 Economic Sanctions & Financial Crime Conference, London 2017

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Dr Anna Bradshaw, to moderate session titled “Prepare for the unexpected: Sanctions risks in Trade Finance and Export Controls” on day two of this conference. The session will cover: New financial crime risks related to trade finance transactions financial institutions must be aware of (risk assessment; documentation process and application of controls) How well do […]

Dr Anna Bradshaw joined Peters & Peters partnership November 1 2017

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We are delighted to announce that Dr Anna Bradshaw has been promoted from Of Counsel to Partner as of November 1 2017, expanding the senior team to 11 partners. Senior Partner Michael O’Kane said: “Anna combines an outstanding academic pedigree with high level experience in sanctions and white collar criminal cases, and will be a […]

Jonathan Tickner speaking at Serle Court International Trusts and Commercial Litigation Conference – New York

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Partner Jonathan Tickner is speaking on ‘Share sale Fraud’, his session looks at ” the issues arising for shareholders where there has been fraud by one or more of them in selling their company. What evidence will the defrauded purchasers be looking for to show the agency of the fraudsters or an assumption of responsibility […]

Nick Vamos on BBC News discussing the implications of the European arrest warrant issued for ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont

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Nick Vamos, Business Crime Partner and former Head of Special Crime and Head of Extradition at CPS, discusses the implications of the European Arrest Warrant issued for ousted Catalan Leader, Carles Puigdemont across several news channels over the weekend. BBC World News BBC News 24 TRT World News * Clips courtesy of BBC

Partner Hannah Laming speaking at Thomson Reuters Managing Risk Conference 2017

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Business Crime Partner, Hannah Laming is presenting a breakout session at the Thomson Reuters Managing Risk Conference. Hannah’s session titled “Preparing for and Managing Investigations and Dawn Raids”, will discuss the following: If a company comes under investigation by a regulator, what practical steps can it take to protect itself and its reputation? Putting in […]

Dr Anna Bradshaw comments on EU blocking legislation in Energy Compass

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Anna contributes to a discussion of recent suggestions that EU blocking legislation may be invigorated if US sanctions against Iran are re-introduced. Read more here.

Peters & Peters act in successful defence of arbitration claim

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Peters & Peters continue to act for the MOL Group, the Hungarian national energy company and one of the largest companies in Central and Eastern Europe, in its long running dispute with the Croatian Government over INA, Croatia’s national oil company. Croatia initiated arbitration proceedings in 2014 seeking the annulment of agreements which transferred management […]