Michael O’Kane to speak as part of a panel discussion titled – Scene setting: Energy Transitions – where, when, how? The panel will discuss: Is contract sanctity defensible in light of the regulatory changes enforced unevenly across sectors and regions? Will climate change litigation take off, and if so in which form? Who would be […]
Jasvinder explains that “when the case returns to court, the District Judge is likely to set down a timetable for the service of any evidence to be submitted by either side in the proceedings, and list a date for a final hearing. “There might be a few more hearings in this case in the coming months […]
In a recent lifestyle piece for the The Brief, Keith Oliver shares his passions outside of work including his love of cars, football, travel and of course his family. Keith has over 36 years’ experience at the front line of crisis management and as Head of International for the firm heads our Civil Fraud and Commercial […]
Business Crime Associate, Rachel Cook explains the Financial Conduct Authorities (FCA) Annual Financial Crime Reports (REP-CRIM), which came into effect on 21 December 2016. She highlights that “most regulated firms that are subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 200 will have to submit REP-CRIMS”. To understand more, read Rachel’s full article here.
Anna speaks to Sputnik about how Brexit might impact on extradition between the UK and the remaining EU member states, and ongoing cooperation between British and other law enforcement agencies. Anna suggests that “after Brexit, when UK authorities make extradition requests, they may find them being treated as less of a priority than requests from other EU member states.” Read […]
Keith Oliver, a fraud specialist at Peters & Peters gave expert commentary regarding Europcar’s accusations of fraudulently overcharging its customers for repairs, the Trading Standards is investigating. In response to one example where a customer, Mr Kramsky, had been quoted vastly different prices for a windscreen repair, Keith said “If in fact the true cost […]
Commercial Litigation and Civil Fraud Partner, Jason Woodland is part of a panel discussion which will cover how both US and English Courts decide when and how to exercise their jurisdiction over foreign companies. This summit is held at Parliament Chamber, Inner Temple and registration is complimentary. If you would like to know more about […]
Of Counsel Dr Bradshaw will speak on: the international legal framework related to the fight against financial crime, money laundering and terrorism financing; the international and national authorities regulating and controlling the fight against financial crime, money laundering and terrorism financing; legal compliance with model rules and international standards on anti-money laundering / counter-terrorist financing; […]
Proposals for new cybercrime sanctions as part of the EU’s ‘cyber diplomacy toolbox’ are expected to be presented by Spring 2018. In interview with ACAMS Money Laundering, Of Counsel Anna Bradshaw said “any financial sanctions imposed by the European Union on state and non-state actors in response to cyberattacks could help law enforcement by stopping […]
On 26 June 2017, The Money Laundering Terrorists Financing and Transfer of Funds (information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 came into force in the UK. One consequence is that more individuals and businesses will be classified as ‘high risk’ customers, triggering increased due diligence and monitoring obligations. The temptation for regulated persons will be to […]
