The defence of illegality is founded on the maxim that no court will lend its aid to a man who founds his cause of action upon an immoral or an illegal act. Whilst one might think this defence would be a rare beast to spot in the litigation wilds, it has been deployed, amongst other […]
We’re pleased to share that Anna Bradshaw, Partner in our Business Crime & Sanctions team, has been quoted in The Guardian’s latest reporting on UK export controls. The article examines concerns raised by sanctions experts over a UK company’s approved export of advanced machinery to Armenia, following revelations about potential links to the Russian war […]
When seeking to resist enforcement of a foreign judgment on the basis that the judgment was obtained by fraud, Moffett KC found, in BG Atlantic v Hay Hill, that it is not sufficient for the fraud relied upon to be of a “background” nature. The relevant facts In summary, BG Atlantic had obtained […]
The Prime Minister called for Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before the U.S. Congress as ‘Epstein’s victims have to be the first priority’ for justice. In a recent analysis for The iPaper, Nick Vamos explains that substantial legal obstacles make any testimony from the former Duke highly unlikely. He highlights that U.S. authorities have previously declined […]
We are pleased to announce a robust and hard-fought victory on behalf of the Claimants in FP Redhill Ltd v Patel & Others, in which the High Court delivered a comprehensive judgment exposing the misuse of over £20 million invested in UK property development projects through systematic dishonesty. The Court found that: The […]
We are delighted that our ESG Enforcement Tracker has been featured in The Lawyer’s Spotlight, recognising the firm’s work in mapping the emerging criminal and regulatory dimensions of ESG risk. The feature includes insights from business crime partner Maria Cronin who developed the tracker in response to a clear gap in the ESG landscape. While […]
Brian McDonald – IT Director I joined Peters & Peters as a general office assistant shortly after completing my A-Levels. It was a good, steady start, and six months later, the IT team was expanding. I expressed an interest and was encouraged by the firm to pursue for my degree while working part time. From […]
Peters & Peters is proud to announce its new Tier 1 ranking in Civil Fraud in the recently released Legal 500 UK 2026 Guide. This marks a significant achievement for the firm, reaffirming its reputation as a leader in complex fraud and financial crime matters. The firm has maintained rankings across nine practice areas, […]
In April 2023, the UK government imposed sanctions on a number of individuals, including Tatiana Evtushenkova. Following submissions made by Peters & Peters to the UK government challenging the lawfulness of its decision to sanction her, a court action was filed and, following the service of grounds and evidence, the government de-listed Ms Evtushenkova […]
In true Peters & Peters style, we’re not afraid to go the extra mile, or jump out of a plane, for a cause we believe in. On 26th September, members of the Peters & Peters team will be taking to the skies for a charity skydive in support of Switchback, a remarkable organisation that […]
