Partner Anna Bradshaw has commented on the UK government’s proposals to strengthen the whistleblowing framework, including plans to introduce financial rewards and enhanced protections for those reporting financial crime. Speaking to ACAMS, Anna noted that stronger protections may prove a greater incentive than financial rewards alone for individuals seeking to report wrongdoing. She also […]
Peters & Peters will host a compelling panel discussion on Thursday, 16 October 2025, exploring the key ESG challenges organisations face today. Our distinguished panel of specialists will offer expert insights into modern slavery in international supply chains, the evolving legal and regulatory landscape across sectors and jurisdictions, and the reputational and litigation risks […]
Peters & Peters is pleased to have secured a suspended sentence for our client, Matthew West, in relation to proceedings brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for insider dealing. Mr West was formerly a self-employed trader in the City, who earlier this year pleaded guilty to five counts of insider dealing. Mr West’s […]
On 23 July 2025, all 15 Judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) published a landmark advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change. The ICJ is the highest court in the United Nations. It recognised that the consequences of climate change are severe and far-reaching, impacting both natural […]
Peters & Peters is pleased to report the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal upholding a substantial part of the judgment debt our firm had obtained on the summary basis in April 2024 against JNFX Limited, a London-based foreign exchange and payment services provider. The unanimous decision handed down by the Court of Appeal […]
The UK government has warned businesses and individuals in five former Soviet states—Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan—that they could be sanctioned if they help Russia evade Western restrictions. The policy move highlights the widespread perception that each of these countries has a key role in sanctions circumvention, due to their trade ties and geographical […]
Corporate Crime analysis: Display bolder ambition, boost spending, and uncover more wrongdoing. These are the demands made of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and government in a new spotlight on corruption briefing, setting out eight recommendations by which this can be achieved. In an article published by LexisNexis, Joseph Duggin and Joseph Skilton discuss […]
In June of this year, the French Senate almost unanimously backed a bill aimed at regulating the ultra-fast fashion industry. The bill aims to tackle the environmental and economic consequences of ultra-fast fashion and, if implemented, would ban advertising of ultra-fast fashion and impose sanctions on influencers who promote such products. The bill proposes […]
On 13 June 2024, Peters & Peters’ client Mr Alexey Fisun was removed from the UK Sanctions List. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the UK government imposed sanctions on persons believed to benefit from or support the Russian government. Mr Fisun was designated by the UK in September 2022, […]
The client, a young man of good character, was intercepted upon arrival into Heathrow Airport by Border Control Officers, and charged with importation of cannabis with a street value of over £500,000. We were instructed by our client after he had entered a guilty plea to the offence, very shortly before the sentencing hearing. The […]
