On 28 February 2018, Peters & Peters represented the CEO of a multinational company in preliminary reference proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union. The case concerns the circumstances in which EU Member States are obliged to execute European Arrest Warrants, and in particular the proper application of the principle of ne […]
Senior partner, Michael O’Kane says London was the “first port of call” for wealthy Russians. He said that “Russians were attracted to the UK because of the country’s established legal system. They like the stability of being able to park their assets in London.” “In reality targeting the perpetrators will make little difference as they […]
Former Head of Extradition for the CPS, now partner at Peters & Peters Nick Vamos was interviewed by TRT Newsmaker where he discusses the recent arrest in Prague of Salih Muslim, the former co-chairman of the Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) who is accused by Turkey of terrorist offences. Nick explains the extradition process and […]
Peters & Peters is acting for the CEO of a multinational company in preliminary reference proceedings heard before the Court of Justice of the European Union on 28 February 2018. The preliminary reference relates to the interpretation of the EU legal framework on the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) and the surrender procedures between EU Member […]
Former Head of Extradition at the Crown Prosecution Service, now partner at Peters & Peters Nick Vamos shares his views on Lauri Love’s successful appeal against extradition on health grounds. Nick states the significance of the judgment, “it is the first case in which the Forum Bar has been used successfully to resist extradition.” Nick […]
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been criticised by legal experts for their lack of attention to insider dealing cases, LIBOR and other bank rate cases are blamed. Business crime partner, Neil Swift provides his reasons as to why this may be, suggesting that regulators tend to “only pursue cases where the likelihood of conviction […]
Peters & Peters is representing a group of investors seeking redress against Scion Films for losses incurred as a result of investments in film tax schemes. Scion promoted a number of tax schemes for films such as Atonement, Eastern Promises and Mr Bean’s Holiday. The proceedings are in addition to, but separate from, the ongoing […]
Political agreement has finally been reached on amendments to the EU’s Fourth Money Laundering Directive. Anna Bradshaw is quoted in a commentary by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)/MONEYLAUNDERING.COM
The role of the Civil Justice Committee is to keep under review, and to promote improvements in civil litigation, including dispute resolution and to provide guidance to the profession and answer queries. Vlad’s appointment is for three years.”
Hannah Laming and Miranda Ching of Peters & Peters successfully represented an experienced banking professional in an investigation into insider dealing. The individual was accused of committing market abuse by using information passed to him by an alleged insider at another bank to trade successfully in M&A associated securities, realising a benefit in the seven […]
