On 13 May 2026, authorities in Ghana announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with alleged offences involving the production and distribution of exploitative imagery involving children. The arrests were carried out by the Ghana Police Service in cooperation with INTERPOL and the Australian Federal Police. According to the statement, the case originated from […]
Although applications for security for costs are usually made early in proceedings, Magomedov & Ors v TPG Group Holdings (SBS), LP & Ors [2026] EWHC 1051 (Comm) shows that the jurisdiction survives judgment. The decision also shows the limits of post-judgment applications: Bright J granted security only for the costs of detailed assessment proceedings, and […]
In an article for LexisNexis‘s New Law Journal, James Tyler discusses the FCA’s evolving enforcement strategy, and whether its shift to “fewer, faster” investigations is delivering. With a more confident regulator pursuing better-resourced cases and acting more decisively, enforcement appears to be becoming both sharper and more effective. But as the FCA expands its […]
Vlad Meerovich and Alice McDonald have written an article published in Financier Worldwide exploring how energy security, climate policy and national security are increasingly colliding, with investor-state arbitration emerging as a new battleground for governments in the global north. The article examines recent claims against the UK under bilateral investment treaties — including disputes […]
Peters & Peters is pleased to confirm that, pursuant to the Order of Lord Justice Phillips dated 6 May 2026, the appeal of the Privinvest group in the ‘Tuna Bonds’ litigation has been struck out. The Privinvest group has failed to meet the security terms which were imposed by the Court of Appeal at the […]
Rachel Cook is hosting a webinar titled, ‘Whistleblowing & Tax Investigations – Managing Risk in the New HMRC Landscape’ which will be available from Tuesday 16th June 2026. This webinar will provide a practical overview of HMRC’s whistleblower regime and its implications for businesses, advisers and organisations managing tax risk. Rachel Cook will […]
In Deckers UK Ltd v Up & Running (UK) Ltd (Rev1) [2026] EWCA Civ 553, Green LJ clarified the principles applicable to answering the question of whether an alleged restriction of competition is by object. In so doing, Green LJ underlined that the objective (or purpose) of a purported restriction is but one of a […]
Nick Vamos has been featured in The Independent providing expert commentary on the extradition challenges arising in the Brexit landscape. The article explores the legal complexities surrounding potential extradition proceedings involving Christian Brueckner in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Nick highlights how post-Brexit arrangements under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement have […]
An INTERPOL‑coordinated international operation, known as Operation Pangea XVIII, was conducted between 10 and 23 March 2026 across 90 countries and territories. Law enforcement agencies involved in the operation reported the seizure of approximately 6.42 million doses of unapproved or counterfeit medicines, with an estimated value of USD 15.5 million. Authorities reported that 269 individuals […]
On 5 May 2026, Indonesia’s National Police (Polri) arrested a suspect listed on an INTERPOL Red Notice in connection with alleged cross-border online fraud. The individual, identified by the initials LCS, was detained at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. Authorities stated that the suspect had previously been designated a fugitive in an investigation into an international […]
