In an article for Fraud Intelligence, Vlad Meerovich explores one of the most pressing tensions in international arbitration, how tribunals should approach allegations of corruption that are inherently difficult to prove, yet carry profound legal and reputational consequences. Drawing on the International Chamber of Commerce Commission’s Red Flags guidance and key arbitral decisions, the […]
In its judgment in Fridman v Agrofirma Oniks LLC, the Court of Appeal agreed that the rough and the smooth go together: For as long as an individual was precluded from entering the UK, he could not benefit from its laws (the smooth) and therefore could not be made to accept the jurisdiction of its […]
On 22 January 2026, the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) published new guidance Making Green Claims: Getting It Right Across the Supply Chain, on how consumer protection law applies to environmental (“green”) claims made by businesses across the supply chain. The guidance also clarifies who is responsible for ensuring that environmental claims are accurate, substantiated […]
The defence of illegality is founded on the maxim that no court will lend its aid to a man who founds his cause of action upon an immoral or an illegal act. Whilst one might think this defence would be a rare beast to spot in the litigation wilds, it has been deployed, amongst other […]
At Peters & Peters, we are committed to widening access to the legal profession and supporting talented students from all backgrounds. That commitment underpins our partnership with upReach, a social mobility charity that helps undergraduates from lower socio‑economic backgrounds develop the skills, confidence and connections needed to launch successful careers. Since partnering with upReach […]
We’re pleased to share that Anna Bradshaw, Partner in our Business Crime & Sanctions team, has been quoted in The Guardian’s latest reporting on UK export controls. The article examines concerns raised by sanctions experts over a UK company’s approved export of advanced machinery to Armenia, following revelations about potential links to the Russian war […]
When seeking to resist enforcement of a foreign judgment on the basis that the judgment was obtained by fraud, Moffett KC found, in BG Atlantic v Hay Hill, that it is not sufficient for the fraud relied upon to be of a “background” nature. The relevant facts In summary, BG Atlantic had obtained […]
