How does the English court balance the importance of transparency and open justice against arbitral rules requiring confidentiality? In Bourlakova & Ors v the Estate of Oleg Bourlakov & Ors [2026] EWHC 87 (Ch), Andrew de Mestre KC, sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court, permitted temporary redactions to the publicly available version […]
Senior Partner Michael O’Kane, Partner Maria Cronin, and Of Counsel Rachel Cook and James Tyler have contributed the England & Wales chapter to the inaugural Global Legal Post White-Collar Crime Comparative Guide. Published as part of Global Legal Post’s Law Over Borders series, the guide brings together practitioners from jurisdictions around the world to provide […]
Our client, a former Chief Executive of a local government, was acquitted following a five day trial at Isleworth Crown Court for one count of possession of Class A drugs. Our client denied ownership of the drugs at the time of his arrest and interview, pleaded not guilty at his first appearance, and maintained […]
Partner Neil Swift has been quoted in City AM discussing the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s decision to ban a former law firm owner for misusing £28 million of client money. Commenting on the case, Neil highlighted the significance of the FCA’s action and the wider lessons for regulated businesses and senior individuals. He noted that […]
On 20 March 2026, the Environment Agency (EA) launched its ‘10 Point Plan’, focused on early intervention, tighter regulation and police-style enforcement powers. The plan is backed by the government’s Waste Crime Action Plan and £45 million of government funding over the next three years, which represents a 50% increase in the EA’s enforcement […]
Introducing a criminal offence for making reckless untrue statements or declarations in direct tax 1. Peters & Peters welcomes the opportunity to respond to HMRC’s consultation on the proposed introduction of a criminal offence of making reckless untrue statements or declarations in relation to direct tax matters. 2. The criminal law plays an […]
Rachel Cook, Of Counsel, was recently quoted in The Times following the Upper Tribunal’s decision to uphold the Financial Conduct Authority’s lifetime ban against hedge fund founder Crispin Odey. Rachel commented on the wider regulatory significance of the judgment, noting that the decision highlights how firms and senior individuals may face scrutiny not only […]
If a claimant is induced by fraudulent misrepresentation to enter into an unsecured personal guarantee, when does the limitation clock start to tick in respect of a claim? Is it when the claimant gives the guarantee? In Richardson v Robertson & Ors [2026] EWHC 2286 (Ch), Richard Spearman KC, sitting as a Deputy Judge of […]
Philippine authorities have renewed efforts to secure an INTERPOL Red Notice for former Philippine congressman Zaldy Co. The Philippine Interior Secretary, Jonvic Remulla confirming that he will travel to Lyon, where INTERPOL is headquartered, to follow up on the Red Notice request that was submitted in April 2026. Mr Co is wanted in the Philippines […]
Thai immigration authorities have arrested a South Korean national identified as Lim, who was reportedly the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice and a South Korean arrest warrant linked to a large-scale investment fraud scheme. The suspect was detained in Nonthaburi province following an investigation conducted in cooperation with South Korean authorities. According to investigators, […]
