Peters & Peters has been listed in Best Law Firms 2019 by The Times

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Peters & Peters is “arguably London’s best civil fraud litigation boutique”, according to a leading law directory, and is sought after for its wealth of experience — and its additional support in criminal and regulatory litigation, where it specialises in regulatory investigations at the nexus of civil and criminal liability. Read more.

Partner Jason Woodland, Partner Maria Cronin and Of Counsel Amy Harvey are speaking at the 62nd UIA Congress

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Partner Jason Woodland, Partner Maria Cronin (as of 1 November) and Of Counsel Amy Harvey are attending, and speaking at, the 62nd UIA Congress in Portugal. Read more.

Partner Anna Bradshaw to chair the Global Sanctions Forum 2018

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Partner Anna Bradshaw is chairing the one-day KNect 365 Global Sanctions Forum 2018 at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel on 31 October.  Panel discussions and presentations will cover: dealing with international divergence and convergence in the sanctions landscape, dealing with Iran, managing Russian sanctions, the post-Brexit sanctions framework, the necessary skills for a great sanctions […]

Partner Nick Vamos is quoted in Reuters article discussing extradited Euribor suspect appearing in court ahead of 2019 trial

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Andreas Hauschild’s extradition from Italy demonstrates the determination of new SFO director Lisa Osofsky to pursue rate-rigging prosecutions, and the “huge advantage” to prosecutors of European Arrest Warrants, said Nick Vamos, a lawyer at Peters & Peters. “After the UK leaves the EU, extradition is likely to be much slower and will depend on knowing […]

Associate Maria Cronin discusses new account freezing orders and whether these are open to abuse in Financial Reporter

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Since 31 January 2018, UK law enforcement has had a number of new powers at its disposal, introduced into the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 by the Criminal Finances Act 2017. These provide UK law enforcement with potentially ground-breaking new powers to freeze and recover the alleged proceeds of crime. Whilst there has been significant […]

Partner Jason Woodland discusses criminal and civil remedies in fraud cases in The Law Society Gazette

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One of the first decisions a victim of fraud will have to make – often at a very distressing time and before all the facts are known – is whether they should make a criminal complaint to the authorities or pursue their own civil remedy. Read more.

Peters & Peters breakfast seminar: US Iran sanctions have just been re-imposed!

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Peters & Peters invite you to a breakfast seminar on the latest developments in economic sanctions on Tuesday 6 November 2018 in London – the day after full re-imposition of US secondary sanctions on Iran. Anna Bradshaw will lead the conversation with sanctions and white collar crime practitioners including speakers Barbara Linney of Miller & […]

Partner Anna Bradshaw quoted in The Times discussing the cyber-attack on the international chemical weapons watchdog

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Partner Anna Bradshaw comments on the scope of diplomatic immunity for criminal offences in connection with the expulsion from the Netherlands of Russian operatives accused of hacking the headquarters of the international chemical weapons watchdog in the Hague. Read more.

Partner Neil Swift will be chairing a panel on emergency issues at the ECBA Autumn Conference

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Partner Neil Swift will be chairing a panel on emergency issues, including the situation in Poland and Turkey and the recent arrest of a lawyer in Moldova. Read more.

Partner Anna Bradshaw is interviewed by Payments Compliance about EU proposals to enable payments to Iran

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The EU’s proposal for a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) as an alternative payment system to support EU businesses trading with Iran were announced on 26 September. Partner Anna Bradshaw discusses how it might operate in practice. Read more.