Russian assurances on prison conditions are highly topical and have been crucial to the UK courts’ decisions in recent cases on whether to extradite individuals to the Russian Federation. Extraditions from the UK to Russia are, for the time being, at a standstill, owing to deficiencies in the independent monitoring of Russian prison conditions, which […]
Peters & Peters has succeeded in having diffusions deleted from INTERPOL in respect of two of our clients, who are very successful and high-profile Russian businessmen. In a classic example of corporate raiding, the Russian Federation opened an “investigation to order” based on fabricated allegations, and twice sought to circulate diffusions in respect our […]
As the Brexit deadline on 31 October looms, there are still many uncertainties about the effects of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. Discussions tend to focus on trade, potential shortages and the constitutional position of Northern Ireland. Criminal justice sometimes gets a mention, and there is general acceptance that operational effectiveness will […]
On 20 October 2020, District Judge Rimmer handed down judgment dismissing the NCA’s application to forfeit £3.2million held in the bank account of our client, the former CEO of a multi-national corporation in the offshore oil and energy sector (the “Company”). In November 2017, our client entered a plea agreement in the United States, pursuant […]
C5’s Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference is the leading European Fraud event and the “must-attend” event of the “who’s who” from the multi-jurisdictional; multi-party asset recovery; civil fraud & insolvency litigation world. Keith Oliver is Chairman for the second day of the conference. For the full agenda please click here.
Cryptocurrency. The word evokes images of dodgy dealings on shady online platforms, with masked individuals who are always just out of reach. Throw in a mysterious case about vanishing Bitcoins and an allegedly faked death (as in the QuadrigaCX debacle) and you’ve got yourself the plot to a David Fincher-esque film, tipped for Oscar glory. […]
Our very own Anna Bradshaw will chair and present at the Global Sanctions Forum, being held on 22 October 2020, where you will hear about topics including; Trade Controls Experts on Russia, Post-Brexit Compliance and Lessons Learnt from recent Enforcement Cases. Agenda overview Chair’s Opening Remarks Anna Bradshaw – Partner, Peters & Peters Brexit Developments – a View […]
Partner Nick Vamos discusses the Harry Dunn diplomatic immunity case on Radio 5. Listen below:
Peters & Peters has succeeded in having diffusions deleted from INTERPOL in respect of two of our clients, who are very successful and high-profile Russian businessmen. In a classic example of corporate raiding, the Russian Federation opened an “investigation to order” based on fabricated allegations, and twice sought to circulate diffusions in respect our […]
Arti Dhir and Kaval Raijada are facing calls to be extradited to India over allegations that they arranged for the murder of their adopted son for profit. The UK has rejected requests to extradite the couple to face trial in India on human rights grounds. Partner Nick Vamos says that the decision has been made […]
