Can sanctions stop Putin? Michael O’Kane explains
Just before Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Michael O’Kane engages in a panel discussion about the impact of western sanctions on Russia.
“Most would agree the NHS is quite stretched enough”: Jonathan Tickner quoted in the Pharma press on the High Court decision in Secretary of State for Health v Servier
Our Head of Fraud and Commercial Disputes Jonathan Tickner has been quoted in the pharma and legal press on Monday’s High Court ruling against Servier’s attempt to limit damages for infringement of competition law in the sale and supply a blood pressure drug. Jonathan, who is acting for the Secretary of State for Health […]
Sanctions experts on the radio: Michael O’Kane and Anna Bradshaw hit the airwaves on the Russia-Ukraine crisis
As Putin escalates, Michael O’Kane and Anna Bradshaw are on air explaining how sanctions work and what could happen next. LBC – 45:20 BBC Radio 5 – 17:28 BBC Radio Kent – 3:21:05 BBC Radio Humberside – 2:17:40
Major victory for NHS in 11 year claim against French pharma giant Servier over blood pressure drug
In a major victory for the NHS, the High Court in London ruled on 21 February 2022 against attempts by French pharmaceutical giant Servier to limit damages it owes for serious infringements of competition law in the sale and supply of a widely prescribed blood pressure drug. The 109-page judgment by Mr Justice Roth is […]
Will the UK sanction Russian property over Ukraine? Michael O’Kane speaks to openDemocracy
With tensions still at melting point in the conflict over Ukraine, the UK government could target high value properties of Russians accused of corruption or links to the Kremlin. If they are sanctioned, their properties will be frozen, and they won’t be able to sell, rent or re-mortgage them. The UK’s updated Russian sanctions legislation […]
What would western sanctions mean for Russia? Michael O’Kane discusses in openDemocracy
Russia could be almost cut out of the global financial system if the proposed western sanctions go ahead. Experts have warned that this could create chaos for the Russian economy and impoverish ordinary Russians. The measures threatened by the western nations if Russia incurs further into Ukraine will be unprecedented. The UK for example has […]
Dr Debbie Sayers on articles 13 and 48 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
We are pleased to share that Peters & Peters’ associate, Dr Debbie Sayers, has contributed significantly to the second edition of the leading text on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – ‘The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – A Commentary’ published by Bloomsbury. The book was the first commentary of the EU Charter of […]
Anna Bradshaw is featured on BBC Radio 4 discussing prospective sanctions on Russia
Sanctions remain the much talked about western response to a Russian incursion. Foreign Secretary Liz Trust told the Today programme that nothing is being ruled out and that the UK will be legislating to toughen up its sanctions regime. Anna Bradshaw explains what sanctions could look like. “Sanctions on individuals could typically be asset […]
Court of Appeal rules that Kuwaiti institution’s claims must be heard in Geneva
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the English court has no jurisdiction to hear claims brought by Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security against Peters & Peters’ client, Swiss national Mr Philippe Bertherat. The Public Institution for Social Security (which administers the Kuwaiti social security and pension scheme) alleges that through secret commissions and […]
In-depth: China, Strategic Corruption and the tug of war over Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou
The use of strategic corruption between states has the potential to cast domestic law enforcement bodies as agents in foreign policy and international disputes. International public policy must demand that justice is upheld in terms of due process rather than political bargaining. Introduction By Robert Hanratty, Associate. On 3 June 2021, President Biden issued a […]