INTERPOL deletes Red Notice & diffusion issued against two Indian businessmen
We acted for two prominent Indian businessmen, who were involved in a long-running arbitration against various agencies/entities of the Russian Federation. Read more
Partner Nick Vamos discusses the SFO’s solutions to making its cases as persuasive in the courtroom as the boardroom in FTAdviser
Lisa Osofsky, the former Chicago prosecutor now leading the UK’s Serious Fraud Office has been in post for almost a year and is fast discovering that what works in the US cannot necessarily be easily transposed to the UK. In particular, the twin weapons of corporate enforcement through deferred prosecution agreements and individual co-operation via […]
Partner Nick Vamos discusses the legal implications for Prince Andrew on BBC News
Peters & Peters recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2020
We are proud to announce that Peters & Peters has been recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2020. Read more
Partner Hannah Laming discusses account freezing and forfeiture orders in InCompliance
For the last year and a half, UK law enforcement authorities have had the power to freeze and potentially forfeit funds held in UK bank or building society accounts where they suspect that the funds are derived from, or will be used for, criminal activities. Account freezing and forfeiture orders (AFFOs) can be applied for, […]
Partner Neil Swift is interviewed by LexisNexis on recognising UK arrest warrants in Europe
Partner Neil Swift discusses the potential impact of Brexit on the recognition of UK arrest warrants, and how UK extradition procedure will change should the Bill come into force. Read more Originally published on LexisLibrary and LexisPSL.
Partner Anna Bradshaw discusses OFSI’s largest ever penalty in GIR
Partner Anna Bradshaw comments in the Global Investigations Review (GIR) on how the recent announcement of a £146,341 penalty imposed by the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) on a UK telecoms operator highlights potential flaws in the agency’s enforcement process and leaves businesses with limited opportunity to learn from any mistakes or understand […]
Partner Anna Bradshaw is quoted in ABA Journal discussing the consequences of Brexit for European criminal justice cooperation
Partner Anna Bradshaw comments in the American Bar Association (ABA) Journal on the impact of a no-deal Brexit on criminal justice cooperation, concluding that “without access to these and other tools, the EU and the UK are less secure”. She points to the loss of UK participation in the European Arrest Warrant scheme and access […]
Partner Hannah Laming and Associate Craig Hogg discuss the practical realities of the SM&CR (Senior Manager & Certification Regime) in JIBFL
On 9 December 2019, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) will come of age, when it is extended to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) solo-regulated firms and branches for the first time. This is a significant milestone, for SM&CR will, from this date, essentially replace the old Approved Persons Regime, the much-maligned former regulatory framework […]
Partner Anna Bradshaw is quoted in GIR on the EPPO and its new Chief
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is due to become operational in November 2020 and its Head has now been appointed. Speaking to GIR, Partner Anna Bradshaw says that the creation of the EPPO raises pressing questions about the scope of the EU’s criminal law jurisdiction and what it should be. “It has always been […]