Sanctions compliance programme for multi-national corporation operating in countries subject to stringent regimes
Brian McDonald
November 10, 2015
The firm advised a multi-national corporation on creating a sanctions compliance programme tailored the particular demands of its business, which operates in 120 countries worldwide, including those subject to sanctions regimes and trade embargoes. This involved reviewing the company’s existing procedures, interviewing over 50 employees to identify risks, devising a global sanctions policy and, finally, […]
Acting in connected Commercial Court claims with a combined value in excess of $400 million, subject to Kazakh law
Brian McDonald
November 10, 2015
Peters & Peters acts for the first defendant in three linked sets of proceedings, in which aggregate damages of over $400 million are sought and which currently await trial in the Commercial Court. The cases concern fraud and banking issues, and have thus far involved multiple interlocutory hearings. Reported decisions in these matters are as […]
Successful discharge from extradition for a UK citizen wanted by the Government of India
Brian McDonald
November 10, 2015
We act for a UK citizen in relation to an extradition request and INTERPOL Red Notice issued at the behest of the Indian authorities. Peters & Peters successfully secured a summary discharge from extradition on behalf of our client. Our client was discharged on the basis that the Indian Government had failed to establish a prima […]
Firm provides criminal and extradition advice to Yemeni businessman in relation to UK murder investigation
Brian McDonald
November 10, 2015
Peters & Peters advise a Yemeni businessman on allegations that his son was responsible for the murder of a Norwegian student. The case involved potential extradition issues, as the suspect is now resident overseas, and required the firm to exploit both legal and diplomatic channels to obtain a resolution.
Advice in relation to a dispute concerning a sale of a privately-owned software company
Brian McDonald
November 10, 2015
Peters & Peters represented the founders and former owners of a software company that had been sold to a major international PLC. A part of the consideration for sale (measured in millions of pounds) was deferred under an earn-out arrangement, subject to certain targets being met. Following the acquisition, a dispute arose in relation to […]
Peters & Peters acted for the former Managing Director of a global security and protection company
Brian McDonald
November 10, 2015
Peters & Peters represented a Managing Director of a global security company, who pleaded guilty to fraud on her former employer, to the value of just under £100,000. An early guilty plea and detailed representations on mitigating factors resulted in the imposition of a suspended sentence of imprisonment. A confidential settlement was negotiated with the […]
Acting for a former Egyptian Minister and his wife, challenging their sanctions
Brian McDonald
November 10, 2015
The listing was by the European Council of Ministers before the EU General.
Successful challenge to application for private prosecution against former Gibson Dunn partner for fraud and human trafficking
Brian McDonald
November 10, 2015
Peters & Peters represented a former partner in the Dubai office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, in relation to a private prosecution initiated an ex-managing director of Leeds United Football Club, alleging fraud and human trafficking. The firm obtained the dismissal of an application for summonses against the client on the ground that the […]
David Turner, A former senior executive of chemicals company Innospec
Brian McDonald
November 10, 2015
Peters & Peters represented the former Business Director of Innospec. Following an SFO investigation, the company pleaded guilty to bribery which took place in Indonesia and Iran, and was sentenced in the UK and US. Our client also entered a guilty plea and cooperated with authorities on both sides of the Atlantic. His involvement raised […]
Bribery and corruption review for a multi-national corporation
Brian McDonald
November 10, 2015
Peters & Peters were instructed to advise a global group operating in 120 markets in relation to the sufficiency of its anti-bribery and corruption systems and controls, and to draft a bribery and corruption policy for the group in line with international best practice (US FCPA and UK Bribery Act 2010).