Partner Jasvinder Nakhwal speaks at the ‘Crisscrossing the Pond; Transatlantic Issues in Legal Ethics and Law Firm Regulation’ conference in Washington D.C. regarding ‘Lawyers and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Finance initiatives’

Brian McDonald November 13, 2018 0 Comments

Partner Jasvinder Nakhwal was a part of a panel discussion on 9 November 2018 alongside Robert Driscoll (McGlinchey Stafford) and Professor Laurel Terry (Penn State Dickinson Law) to discuss ‘Lawyers and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Finance Initiatives’ moderated by Ellyn Rosen (American Bar Association). This conference held by The Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers and […]

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Partner Maria Cronin and Trainee Solicitor Philip Gardner discuss the recent case of KBR Inc v The Serious Fraud Office in The Barrister

Brian McDonald November 12, 2018 0 Comments

Maria Cronin and Philip Gardner discuss the recent case of R (on behalf of KBR Inc) v The Serious Fraud Office [2018] EWHC 2368 (Admin) in which the SFO’s decision to serve Section 2 Notices on a foreign company in relation to material held overseas was unsuccessfully challenged before the Administrative Division of the High […]

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Partner Hannah Laming and Associate Miranda Ching have written for the Compliance Monitor about how “A cultural shift is needed to believe the whistleblower”

Brian McDonald November 9, 2018 0 Comments

Despite high-profile failures in the banking industry to operate robust whistleblowing procedures, the financial regulator has yet to show unequivocal support for those who risk their livelihoods to blow the whistle. For the full article please click here The website hosting the publication https://www.compliancemonitor.com 

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Peters & Peters hosts second seminar on the reimposition of US sanctions on Iran

Brian McDonald November 6, 2018 0 Comments

Peters & Peters today hosted a breakfast seminar discussion panel in the wake of the second round of resurrected US sanctions on Iran, with speakers Barbara Linney (Miller & Chevalier), Chloe Cina (Deutsche Bank) and Maya Lester QC (Brick Court Chambers) moderated by Peters & Peters Partner Anna Bradshaw.  This was an opportunity to take […]

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

Brian McDonald October 30, 2018 0 Comments

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.

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

Brian McDonald October 30, 2018 0 Comments

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.

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Partner Anna Bradshaw to chair the Global Sanctions Forum 2018

Brian McDonald October 30, 2018 0 Comments

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 […]

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

Brian McDonald October 25, 2018 0 Comments

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 […]

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

Brian McDonald October 22, 2018 0 Comments

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 […]

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

Brian McDonald October 22, 2018 0 Comments

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.

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