We are pleased to announce that 13 Peters & Peters lawyers have been recognised in the Lexology Index Investigations 2026 report, produced in conjunction with Global Investigations Review. The report highlights the world’s leading investigations practitioners across white-collar crime, corporate compliance and regulatory enforcement, alongside digital forensic experts and forensic accountants. Anna Bradshaw, Jonathan […]
The Court of Appeal has unanimously dismissed Logix Aero Ireland Limited’s appeal against Peters & Peters’ client Siam Aero Repair Company Ltd, upholding the High Court’s decision to strike out Logix’s claim arising from a sophisticated email interception fraud. The case concerned the sale of two aircraft engines and a loss of US$824,900 after […]
In an article for the Law Society Gazette, Jason Woodland analyses the limits of Chabra freezing orders following the High Court’s decision in Gilbert v Broadoak Private Finance Ltd [2026]. The judgment highlights the strict jurisdictional hurdles facing claimants seeking to freeze assets held by third parties abroad, confirming that even strong evidence of asset […]
Keith Oliver has been quoted in The Law Society Gazette following this year’s IBA Litigation Forum, where lawyers from more than 60 jurisdictions examined how global conflict, sanctions and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping international disputes. Keith reflected on the erosion of long‑held assumptions about global stability and the implications for litigators working across incompatible legal […]
In a recent article for Solicitors Journal, Neil Swift examines the implications of the Güralp Systems Limited deferred prosecution agreement and the High Court’s January 2026 ruling that the SFO retains jurisdiction where alleged breaches come to light after a DPA’s expiry date. The piece explores the difficult questions this case raises around corporate criminal […]
We are excited to be hosting and participating in several events at this year’s London International Disputes Week (LIDW), taking place in London from 1–5 June 2026. LIDW is a forward‑looking forum for the London disputes community, celebrating London’s position as a leading global centre for the resolution of international disputes. The week brings […]
Parties whose contractual dealings have been affected by the imposition of sanctions now have increased clarity over their rights and obligations, following the Supreme Court’s decision in UniCredit Bank GmbH, London Branch v Constitution Aircraft Leasing (Ireland) 3 Ltd and another [2026] UKSC 10. In short, where sanctions prohibit a party from making an agreed payment: […]
When Trading Standards contacts your business, often without warning, to request documents or invite directors to a meeting, it can be both unexpected and unsettling. In many cases, this is not the result of a complaint. It is due to proactive monitoring by regulators, who are increasingly identifying and scrutinising businesses operating in higher […]
The Cambridge Dictionary definition of “conversion”, when used in a legal context, is “the illegal act of giving away or selling property that belongs to someone else”. In Yuen v Li [2026] EWHC 532, Cotter J found that neither the passing of the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”), nor the findings […]
In a webinar hosted by the International Underwriting Association, Michael O’Kane and Maya Lester KC of Global Sanctions discussed the growing impact of global trade sanctions on the insurance industry. Senior Partner Michael O’Kane provided attendees with a clear and practical assessment of the challenges facing insurers operating across multiple jurisdictions. His contribution focused […]
