We’re delighted to share that Charlotte Tregunna has been shortlisted for the Rising Star award at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025. The awards celebrate the leading firms and individuals in the High Net Worth sector, recognising outstanding achievements over the past 12 months, including exceptional client work and significant strategic growth. The […]
We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted in two categories at The Lawyer Awards 2025: ‘Team of the Year: Litigation‘ and ‘Pro Bono Initiative of the Year.’ The nomination for ‘Team of the Year: Litigation‘ is a testament to the firm’s outstanding legal and technical expertise, as well as its strategic […]
Head of International Keith Oliver and Legal Researcher Niall Prior have contributed a chapter to CDR: Essential Intelligence – Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery 2025, published today. The publication gives a comprehensive overview of the practice of fraud, asset tracing and recovery litigation in a number of countries around the world. It works towards […]
Peters & Peters is pleased to report the recent judgment of Mr Justice Jacobs, handed down on 28 March 2025 following a 7-week trial last year, which dismissed all claims brought by di Montezemolo family against our client Twinkle Capital SA, a Swiss investment adviser. After four years of litigation, the Commercial Court’s ruling […]
The FCA’s proposed Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) seeks to provide private companies with a platform to raise capital and create a secondary market for shares. However, the platform lacks traditional safeguards, such as market abuse regulations and insider dealing laws, potentially exposing investors to risks like fraud and unfair trading practices. […]
Kerri McGuigan has been named Lawyer of the Month by Irish Legal News. A senior associate at Peters & Peters, Kerri was recently re-elected as co-chair of the London Irish Lawyers Association (LILA), a professional organisation for lawyers in London with ties to Ireland. As co-chair, she has organised several educational seminars, including discussions on […]
In November last year, the government released guidance on the new corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent (FTP) fraud. In the first of a series of four articles, we analysed what companies and their advisers need to know about this significant development. In the second instalment, we explained how ESG fraud is likely to be […]
A recent review led by Jonathan Fisher KC has proposed the introduction of an “Intensive Disclosure Regime” (IDR) designed to address the challenges of managing extensive digital material in complex fraud cases. The IDR aims to foster early engagement between prosecutors and defense lawyers, ensuring smoother resolution of disclosure issues. In a thought-provoking article […]
The European Commission’s recent proposals to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations could significantly impact companies’ compliance with new frameworks. While aimed at improving competitiveness, the changes risk creating legal uncertainty and could hinder transparent sustainability data, which is vital for investors looking to make informed decisions. The proposed changes are a step back […]
President Donald Trump’s recent decision to suspend enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has raised concerns about undermining global anti-bribery efforts. The FCPA, in place since 1977, prohibits U.S. and foreign companies with U.S. market ties from bribing foreign officials. Trump argues that the FCPA puts U.S. businesses at a disadvantage, as […]
