A new report from the Financial Action Task Force has cited an increase in cases where trade-based money laundering has occurred, including the use of everyday items like onions, potatoes and soft fruit. Our own Anna Bradshaw explains that “In most jurisdictions, you may be on the hook if you fail to take steps to […]
With the Brexit transition period approaching, companies need to be aware of the likely changes to the U.K.’s sanctions regime. Our Sanctions and Export Controls expert Anna Bradshaw provides some comments to The Wall Street Journal on the matter. Anna explains that “Licensing decisions in the U.K. could become much more unpredictable—and processes could take […]
We are delighted to announce that following on from the success of our “MOVEmber” charity initiative, we will be extending this in the New Year by collectively walking, running, cycling and swimming to raise money for our chosen charity – St Matthew’s project. For every kilometre travelled, 10p will be donated to the St Matthew’s […]
Cryptocurrencies undoubtedly have a bad reputation. It appears as if every day we are treated to a new headline touting the latest crypto scandal. The most recent developments have seen India initiate plans to impose an outright ban on trade in cryptocurrencies, rather than considering more moderate methods of regulation. Are civil remedies a more […]
INTERPOL has agreed with Peters & Peters that the diffusions for the purpose of arresting our clients, two high-profile Russian businessmen, should be deleted because the criminal case against them is politically motivated. Our clients were the owners of one of Russia’s most successful private banks before it was unlawfully taken over by the Russian […]
A major consideration of remote working has been its impact on informal ad-hoc learning, especially for new starters, junior colleagues and trainees. Various firms have tried to replicate this virtually. Our Senior L&D Advisor, April Vale, says that the firm has attempted to reproduce as much ‘informal’ knowledge sharing activity as possible online, running team […]
On 1 December 2020, District Judge Rimmer handed down judgment awarding costs in our client’s favour in a striking departure from usual practice. Our application for costs followed the judge’s dismissal, on 20 October 2020, of the National Crime Agency’s application to forfeit £3.2million held in the bank account of our client, the former CEO […]
We are delighted to announce that throughout the month of November, we smashed through our target by raising a total of £5,905 as part of our “MOVEmber campaign” for our chosen charity – St Matthew’s project which will make a huge difference! We did this by collectively running, walking and cycling. A huge thank you […]
We are delighted to announce that Jason Woodland will be speaking at FIRE (Fraud, Insolvency, Recovery, Enforcement) Year In Review : A Year Like No Other virtual conference on the 4th of December 2020, where he and 13 other panellists will be exploring 14 key FIRE topics of 2020 such as the NCA, Unexplained Wealth […]
On 1 January 2021 the UK will lose access to the European Arrest Warrant (EAW). The government’s stated ambition is to replace it with ‘fast-track extradition arrangements… with appropriate further safeguards for individuals beyond those in the European Arrest Warrant’. However, those safeguards may be undermined if the UK chooses to rely on Red Notices […]
