Michael O’Kane and Rebecca Meads recently published an article in Competition Law Insight, discussing the history of criminal cartel enforcement in the UK and what it means for future investigations. The full article can be downloaded here.
We acted for a Russian client who is the subject of criminal proceedings in the Russian Federation. As a result, our client became the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice at the request of the Russian authorities. We made strong and detailed submissions to INTERPOL to the effect that there is no proper basis to […]
Neil Swift was interviewed by Thomson Reuters about the lessons financial institutions can take from the SFO’s second deferred prosecution agreement, obtained in respect of an as yet unnamed SME. Unlike the Standard Bank DPA, this case concerned allegations of bribery against very senior members of the organisation, which could lead to those individuals being […]
Peters & Peters is delighted to announce that, from 1st October, Senior Partner, Keith Oliver will take up a new role as the firm’s Head of International with Michael O’Kane, current Head of Business Crime, becoming Senior Partner. This change is driven by the increasingly international nature of the firm’s work, with Peters & Peters […]
This year Peters & Peters is delighted to be fundraising for a fantastic charity called Contact the Elderly. Contact the Elderly is the only national charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. Supported by a network of volunteers, the charity organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of […]
Partner Jason Woodland, latest article ‘Nelmes v NRAM plc: the latest twist in brokers’ fiduciary duties’, features online in the Compliance Monitor. The Court of Appeal recently ruled there was a breach of duty where a broker had received commission from a lender, unbeknown to the client, who also paid the broker directly. The Court’s finding of an unfair […]
At the opening ceremony of the IBA 2016 conference, Keith Oliver, Head of International asks Keynote speaker, Christine Legarde Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) a timely question. Oliver asks, “In the context of economic stability, does the IMF have a considered position on the timing of the pressing of the article 50 button […]
Peters & Peters acts for a number of English LLP respondents to an action brought under section 25 of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 by a number of entities owned and controlled by the Emirate State of Ras Al Khaimah (“RAK”). In the course of those proceedings, it was established that the RAK […]
The Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2016 Expert Guide provides in-depth analysis on the latest changes and interesting developments around the world with a particular focus on popular alternative dispute resolution methods, arbitration and litigation trends, including reference to important case studies. Featured countries are: Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Cyprus, India, Indonesia, Japan, Moldova, Russia, United Kingdom, […]
Michael O’Kane, Senior Partner and Head of Business Crime at Peters & Peters is quoted in the Wall Street Journal. “President-elect Donald Trump could overturn signature parts of the Iran nuclear deal entirely on his own and doing so could undermine the deal as a whole”, Samuel Rubenfeld, Wall Street Journal 2016. To read Michael’s […]
