The firm represented German media group Constantin Medien in a much-publicised claim against Formula One magnate Ecclestone alleging that he and others deliberately undervalued the sport when it was sold to a private equity company in 2005. After a 6 week trial, the judge ruled in favour of Ecclestone in relation to causation, but found […]
The firm acted for four businessmen subject to a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Italian authorities in relation to the Italian offence of ‘fraudulent bankruptcy’ following the insolvency and collapse of certain Italian companies of which the individuals were directors. Peters & Peters worked closely with the clients’ Italian lawyers to bring a challenge […]
The firm advised a major international financial institution, which fell the victim of data theft and attempted extortion. The case involved complex jurisdictional and technological issues. The data was stolen by an employee overseas, who was using sophisticated encryption techniques to cover his tracks.
The firm represents a high-profile Russian billionaire who was made subject to EU sanctions arising from Russia’s activities in Ukraine. The EU alleges that the client is involved in widespread corruption. Peters & Peters has filed a legal challenge to the sanctions in the General Court of the EU and continues to advise on the […]
The firm represented the former owners of Liverpool Football Club in High Court proceedings relating to the sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures for £300 million. The case was widely reported in the press. The judgment is available here: http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Ch/2011/287.html
In 2002 a global cartel investigation was launched against one of the world’s largest producers of rubber chemicals, Crompton, now called Chemtura, and other companies in relation to price fixing rubber chemical products. We advised two mid-level sales executives in relation to their interviews with the European Commission.
The listing was by the European Council of Ministers before the EU General.
Peters & Peters acted for a BVI registered company in a dispute concerning the sale of an oil terminal in Eastern Europe.
Peters & Peters acted for an FCA approved person and director in the London Equity Finance Department of a major multi-national financial institution. The client’s employer was under investigation by the German Public Prosecutor and banking regulator, in addition to the UK FCA, in connection with allegations that individuals inside and outside the bank took […]
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 […]
