Peters & Peters is representing a group of investors seeking redress against Scion Films for losses incurred as a result of investments in film tax schemes. Scion promoted a number of tax schemes for films such as Atonement, Eastern Promises and Mr Bean’s Holiday. The proceedings are in addition to, but separate from, the ongoing […]
Political agreement has finally been reached on amendments to the EU’s Fourth Money Laundering Directive. Anna Bradshaw is quoted in a commentary by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)/MONEYLAUNDERING.COM
The role of the Civil Justice Committee is to keep under review, and to promote improvements in civil litigation, including dispute resolution and to provide guidance to the profession and answer queries. Vlad’s appointment is for three years.”
Hannah Laming and Miranda Ching of Peters & Peters successfully represented an experienced banking professional in an investigation into insider dealing. The individual was accused of committing market abuse by using information passed to him by an alleged insider at another bank to trade successfully in M&A associated securities, realising a benefit in the seven […]
Anna Bradshaw discusses the new anti-money laundering legislation in World Finance article – will it be a help or a hindrance? Read the full World Finance article here.
Anna’s presentation, Sanctions Update, covered: Policing and Crime Act 2017 Extended sanctions reporting requirements Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill Recent court rulings For more information about Anna’s presentation, please contact her directly to discuss. To view the full conference program, see here.
Nick Vamos sits down with Sanjay Suri of CNN News18 India to discuss extradition from the U.K. to India and the reasons why, to date, the U.K. courts have never ordered extradition to India. Drawing on the example of the Vijay Malaya case, Nick explains the major hurdles the Indian Government will need to overcome, […]
Nick Vamos analyses the Government’s recent position paper on criminal justice co-operation after Brexit. Nick discusses whether the UK will be able to negotiate to keep the existing benefits of the EAW, European Investigation Order and other EU measures whilst also leaving the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice. Read here.
Former head of Extradition at the CPS and now Partner Nick Vamos, comments on how the court will approach the question of whether Love could be prosecuted in the UK instead of extradited, and whether extradition should proceed if there is a real risk that Love will commit suicide. Read the full article here, along […]
We are delighted to be shortlisted for The Legal 500 UK 2018 awards. Peters & Peters are shortlisted among six others for UK Firm of the year: Crime, Fraud and Licensing. The winner of this award will be announced on The Legal 500 website and the awards ceremony is to be held in London, February […]
