Dr Anna Bradshaw delivering training at The Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights – International Defence Counsel Specialist Training Programme

Brian McDonald June 30, 2017 0 Comments

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; […]

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Partner Jason Woodland speaking at the UK/US Cross-Border Litigation Summit hosted by MoloLamken on Extraterritorial Jurisdiction over Foreign Companies

Brian McDonald June 27, 2017 0 Comments

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 […]

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Head of International Keith Oliver quoted in The Telegraph responding to Europcar accusations of overcharging customers.

Brian McDonald June 26, 2017 0 Comments

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 […]

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Of Counsel Anna Bradshaw discusses Brexit and how it might impact the EU Arrest Warrant

Brian McDonald June 22, 2017 0 Comments

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 […]

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Rachel Cook discusses the Annual Financial Crime Report in Financier Worldwide.

Brian McDonald June 21, 2017 0 Comments

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.

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Head of International Keith Oliver talks life outside the law

Brian McDonald June 19, 2017 0 Comments

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 […]

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Partner Jasvinder Nakhwal comments on Vijay Mallya’s extradition hearing in The Economic Times

Brian McDonald June 14, 2017 0 Comments

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 […]

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Senior Partner Michael O’Kane to discuss financial crime in arbitration cases at the 3rd Annual GAR Live Energy Disputes Conference.

Brian McDonald June 14, 2017 0 Comments

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 […]

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Peters & Peters hosts the Female Fraud Forum – “The Criminal Finance Bill – A Radical Change”

Brian McDonald June 8, 2017 0 Comments

On 6 June, we were delighted to host the Female Fraud Forum (FFF)’s educational event. Barnaby Hone of Drystone Chambers spoke of the ‘Criminal Finance Bill – A Radical Change’. We welcomed a group of over 50 solicitors, barristers and accountants working in both the private and public sector, specialising financial regulation, criminal and civil […]

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Partner Neil Swift to speak at the European Fraud and Compliance Lawyers Conference 2017 – Crisis Management

Brian McDonald June 8, 2017 0 Comments

Business Crime partner, Neil Swift, is speaking on the ‘Internal Investigations’ panel made up of practitioners from multiple jurisdictions, who will discuss various aspects of crossborder internal investigations. The panel will cover issues such as: Whistleblowing Setup of internal investigations Commencing an internal investigation Cooperation with law enforcement agencies For more information, see the full conference […]

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