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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has brought its second-ever charges against a public official in Bulgaria for allegedly receiving bribes and accepting illicit payments. The EPPO started operations in June and secured its first conviction in November. “Nobody was expecting the explosion of cases” says Anna Bradshaw. “There has been a steady stream of reports […]
The High Court decided today that Julian Assange has an arguable point of law which he can ask the Supreme Court to consider. Nick Vamos explains that for Mr Assange to have his appeal heard by the Supreme Court, he needed two things. First, for the High Court certify a point of law of general […]
Peters & Peters’ Head of Fraud and Civil Disputes Jonathan Tickner and Of Counsel Paul Johnson are named in The Lawyer’s Top Cases of 2022 for their role acting for 125 individuals – including numerous celebrities, footballers and other sports stars – in a film financing dispute. Our clients claim fraud and misrepresentation by Ingenious […]
While the full extent of the fallout from covid-19 on the global economy is yet to be seen, history has shown that recessions often uncover and act as a catalyst for fraud. This, coupled with the fact that past economic downturns have shown us that those negatively impacted by portfolio losses will scrutinise the actions […]
The English Courts have expressly stated that “it is a principle of our law that every citizen has a right of unimpeded access to a court”. This is supplemented by the right to a fair hearing enshrined in article 6 of the European Convention of Human Rights. Readers will be aware of the key role […]
