Pandemic homeworking has opened new ways for unscrupulous bankers to engage in market abuse. Neil Swift, partner at the law firm Peters & Peters and an expert on insider dealing, says the FCA will need to take swift action if it wants to live up to its deterrence policy. That will not be easy, he […]
The National Crime Agency’s recent successful recovery of £10m of assets from wealthy businessman, Mansoor Hussain could slow criminal activity in the UK. Rachel Cook mentions, “The NCA has recovered a substantial amount of money (without a criminal prosecution) and acted to prevent future criminal conduct. Other ostensibly “clean” individuals who are operating as launderers […]
We are delighted to announce that Hannah Laming and Karl Masi have authored the England and Wales chapter in The International Comparative Legal Guide- Business Crime 2021. This publication provides a practical cross-border insight into business crime law and offers a helpful overview of the key legal and procedural issues relevant to investigations and prosecutions […]
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is due to become operational in November 2020 and its Head has now been appointed. Speaking to GIR, Partner Anna Bradshaw says that the creation of the EPPO raises pressing questions about the scope of the EU’s criminal law jurisdiction and what it should be. “It has always been […]
On 9 December 2019, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) will come of age, when it is extended to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) solo-regulated firms and branches for the first time. This is a significant milestone, for SM&CR will, from this date, essentially replace the old Approved Persons Regime, the much-maligned former regulatory framework […]
Those contemplating bringing a private prosecution have two options when seeking to compel information from third parties: seeking the assistance of investigative authorities like the police, or attempting to use tools available in the civil courts, in particular Norwich Pharmacal orders (NPOs), to obtain evidence themselves. However, the Commercial Court’s recent decision in Burford Capital […]
Partner Anna Bradshaw will be speaking to members of the Society for International Affairs (SIA) about EU and UK blocking legislation targeting US sanctions and export controls, as part of a panel discussion on ‘Sanctions Update and International Blocking Regulations’. Read more
Maria Cronin (Co-Chair) and Hannah Laming (expert speaker) will be involved in the first event in a series of virtual discussions around the Criminal, Regulatory & Civil issues that Asset Recovery practitioners need to know about. Benefit from an expert led interactive session led by PCB Litigation & Peters & Peters. Private Prosecutions & Committal […]
Partner Nick Vamos highlights how there is plenty of legal change to be implemented post Brexit. He details the implications for criminal law cooperation across Europe. Read his full article here.
Art sales in 2018 recorded a high of $6billion (according to UBS’ Art Market Report 2019), but only 4 per cent of collectors had spent $1million or higher when purchasing a piece of artwork online. Moving forward to March 2020 when galleries, auction houses and art fairs closed their doors, the art world paused for […]
