On 20 October 2020, District Judge Rimmer handed down a judgment dismissing the NCA’s application to forfeit £3.2million held in the bank account of our client, the former CEO of a multi-national corporation in the offshore oil and energy sector. In November 2017, our client entered a plea agreement in the United States, pursuant […]
US sanctions in response to China’s new security law in Hong Kong are expected to target non-US banks. Anna Bradshaw says that non-US banks operating in Hong Kong will also have one eye on potential Chinese sanctions, under the new ‘unreliable entities’ list. Read more
Peters & Peters has succeeded in having diffusions deleted from INTERPOL in respect of two of our clients, who are very successful and high-profile Russian businessmen. In a classic example of corporate raiding, the Russian Federation opened an “investigation to order” based on fabricated allegations, and twice sought to circulate diffusions in respect our […]
On 20 October 2020, District Judge Rimmer handed down judgment dismissing the NCA’s application to forfeit £3.2million held in the bank account of our client, the former CEO of a multi-national corporation in the offshore oil and energy sector (the “Company”). In November 2017, our client entered a plea agreement in the United States, pursuant […]
Our very own Anna Bradshaw will chair and present at the Global Sanctions Forum, being held on 22 October 2020, where you will hear about topics including; Trade Controls Experts on Russia, Post-Brexit Compliance and Lessons Learnt from recent Enforcement Cases. Agenda overview Chair’s Opening Remarks Anna Bradshaw – Partner, Peters & Peters Brexit Developments – a View […]
Peters & Peters has succeeded in having diffusions deleted from INTERPOL in respect of two of our clients, who are very successful and high-profile Russian businessmen. In a classic example of corporate raiding, the Russian Federation opened an “investigation to order” based on fabricated allegations, and twice sought to circulate diffusions in respect our […]
Pandemic homeworking has opened new ways for unscrupulous bankers to engage in market abuse. Neil Swift, partner at the law firm Peters & Peters and an expert on insider dealing, says the FCA will need to take swift action if it wants to live up to its deterrence policy. That will not be easy, he […]
The National Crime Agency’s recent successful recovery of £10m of assets from wealthy businessman, Mansoor Hussain could slow criminal activity in the UK. Rachel Cook mentions, “The NCA has recovered a substantial amount of money (without a criminal prosecution) and acted to prevent future criminal conduct. Other ostensibly “clean” individuals who are operating as launderers […]
We are delighted to announce that Hannah Laming and Karl Masi have authored the England and Wales chapter in The International Comparative Legal Guide- Business Crime 2021. This publication provides a practical cross-border insight into business crime law and offers a helpful overview of the key legal and procedural issues relevant to investigations and prosecutions […]
Those contemplating bringing a private prosecution have two options when seeking to compel information from third parties: seeking the assistance of investigative authorities like the police, or attempting to use tools available in the civil courts, in particular Norwich Pharmacal orders (NPOs), to obtain evidence themselves. However, the Commercial Court’s recent decision in Burford Capital […]
