Jonathan Tickner, Sarah Gabriel and Hannah Laming Contributing Editors and Authors of Asset Recovery 2016, Getting The Deal Through, Published October 2015

Brian McDonald October 29, 2015 0 Comments

Jonathan Tickner, Sarah Gabriel and Hannah Laming Contributing Editors and Authors of Asset Recovery 2016, Getting The Deal Through, Published October 2015 | Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP – business crime and commercial litigation solicitors Partners Jonathan Tickner, Sarah Gabriel and Hannah Laming are the authors of the Global Overview and the UK Chapter on Asset […]

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Healthcare Enforcement & Litigation 2015 UK Chapter, Getting The Deal Through, Jonathan Tickner and Jason Woodland

Brian McDonald October 27, 2015 0 Comments

To read the chapter in full,Healthcare Enforcement & Litigation (1). Experts Jonathan Tickner can be contacted at jtickner@petersandpeters.com or 020 7822 7766 and Jason Woodland jwoodland@petersandpeters.com or 020 7822 7760.  

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Head of Business Crime Michael O’Kane comments on VW scandal for BBC News

Brian McDonald September 25, 2015 0 Comments

Head of Business Crime Michael O’Kane spoke yesterday to Clive Coleman, Legal Correspondent for BBC News, about potential criminal investigations following allegations that VW installed software into cars that allowed them to cheat emissions tests. Michael said: “Investigators are now bound to go after key individuals from the start. They must follow the evidence in […]

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Fourth AML Directive unfolds by Neil Swift

Brian McDonald September 4, 2015 0 Comments

The European Union’s Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive was published in June 2015. Neil Swift examines key provisions, why it has been introduced and the impact the directive will have on those responsible for its practical implementation. Click below to view the full article at Compliance Monitor. Fourth AML Directive unfolds

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Head of Business Crime quoted in Times analysis of private prosecution trend

Brian McDonald September 4, 2015 0 Comments

In a Times article on the recent increase in private prosecutions, Head of Business Crime, Michael O’Kane was quoted as saying: “Private prosecutions are definitely a growing market because of the gap in resources of enforcement agencies. The Serious Fraud Office is unlikely to touch cases of less than £1 million and the CPS is […]

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Shifting powers in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 by Neil Swift, August 2015

Brian McDonald August 14, 2015 0 Comments

Corporate Crime: How will the consultation on the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2002) affect practice for corporate crime lawyers? Neil Swift, partner at the business crime department at Peters & Peters, offers an overview of the proposed changes and explains that we are likely to see a reallocation of power under POCA 2002. […]

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Latest UK surveillance legislation held unlawful

Brian McDonald July 25, 2015 0 Comments

On 17 July 2015, the High Court held that the UK’s emergency surveillance legislation was incompatible with European Union law. This case illustrates the crucial importance of the judicial system for raising fundamental questions and for holding the state to account. The case was brought by a number of Members of the House of Commons, […]

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Peters & Peters participate in the Serle Court Cup

Brian McDonald July 22, 2015 0 Comments

Congratulations to the Peters & Peters football team for achieving 3rd place in the 2015 Serle Court Cup! The tournament was a closely fought contest and we just missed out on the championship places on points. However, we beat Pinsent Masons, winners of last year’s cup. P&P did pick up one award – Sayem Rahman […]

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Sarah Gabriel Appointed Visiting Professor of The University of Law

Brian McDonald July 20, 2015 0 Comments

Peters & Peters are delighted to announce that Sarah Gabriel’s outstanding expertise and experience in the field of litigation has been recognised by The University of Law. The Academic Board has appointed her a Visiting Professor, reflecting her reputation as one of the leading lawyers in the United Kingdom. Sarah joined Peters & Peters in […]

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The lifting of sanctions in Iran under the JCPOA and effects on your business

Brian McDonald July 17, 2015 0 Comments

Tuesday’s historic nuclear agreement between Iran and the E3+3 countries (USA, UK, France, Russia, China and Germany) marks a seismic shift in international relations, which, if successful, will enable Iran to open its doors to foreign businesses. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will produce the comprehensive lifting of all UN Security Council sanctions […]

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