Competition law to the rescue! Or not…

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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 featured in The Independent

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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 […]

INTERPOL‑coordinated operation targeting illicit pharmaceuticals (Operation Pangea XVIII)

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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 […]

Arrest of INTERPOL Red Notice subject in Indonesia

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  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 […]

Alistair Jones promoted to Partner

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Peters & Peters is delighted to announce the promotion of Alistair Jones to Partner in our Business Crime & Investigations team, effective 1 May 2026.   Alistair is a leading specialist in UK sanctions, export controls, and related financial crime matters. He advises corporates and individuals across a wide range of industries on compliance, licensing, enforcement, and […]

Is the man in the middle too remote?

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In a “man in the middle” attack, a fraudster positions themselves between two targets. The fraudster intercepts and sometimes alters the data exchanged by the targets to further other crimes. Unfortunately, these attacks are all too common in today’s online economy and they are becoming more sophisticated with the advent of GenAI. Perhaps the most […]