Associate Eamon McCarthy-Keen discusses how the government is targeting Limited Partnerships in an attempt to clamp down on their use in money laundering in the Global Banking & Finance Review

Brian McDonald May 23, 2019 0 Comments

The UK Government plans to introduce reforms to Limited Partnerships (“LPs”), as part of its clampdown on the use of LPs for money laundering, corruption and tax evasion purposes. Scottish LPs (“SLPs”) have been widely linked to international money laundering, in part because of their separate legal personality and, unlike companies, they can be composed […]

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Peters & Peters comment extensively in the media about the possibility of Julian Assange’s extradition to Sweden

Brian McDonald May 14, 2019 0 Comments

Partners Nick Vamos and Anna Bradshaw comment extensively in the media about the possibility of Julian Assange’s extradition to Sweden and the impact on his extradition proceedings to the US: Bloomberg The Guardian Reuters Evening Standard Gulf Today South China Morning Post Reuters India Yahoo News Canada ITV News NPR ABC This is Money Vice […]

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Partner Nick Vamos is quoted in Bloomberg about the possibility of Julian Assange consenting to extradition to Sweden and the impact of the case against him in the U.S

Brian McDonald May 10, 2019 0 Comments

Julian Assange spent years avoiding being extradited to Sweden. Now, he may choose to go there in order to delay his extradition to America, and prosecution for his role in hacking military computers. Partner Nick Vamos says, “he may surprise us all and say, I consent to go to Sweden. That may help his reputation […]

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Partner Anna Bradshaw is quoted in MoneyLaundering.com on the EU’s reaction to strengthened US sanctions on Cuba

Brian McDonald May 8, 2019 0 Comments

Concerns over the extraterritorial enforcement of US sanctions increased on Thursday as the EU pledged to shield European firms from US lawsuits based on dealings with expropriated American property in Cuba. Partner Anna Bradshaw said that the US administration’s activation of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act signalled a hardening of its position on Iran, […]

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Partner Anna Bradshaw is quoted in The Independent on the prospect of a criminal probe into the Huawei leak

Brian McDonald May 3, 2019 0 Comments

The Metropolitan police will only open a criminal investigation into allegations that Gavin Williamson leaked details of intelligence discussions on a referral from the Cabinet Office.  Partner Anna Bradshaw spoke to the Independent on the elements of an offence under the Official Secrets Act 1989, and the requirement for disclosures to be “damaging”.  Anna is […]

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Partner Anna Bradshaw is interviewed by National Public Radio (NPR) on the Assange extradition hearing

Brian McDonald May 2, 2019 0 Comments

The founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, faces an extradition hearing on Thursday 2 May. Partner Anna Bradshaw talks to the NPR’s Morning Edition about the prospects of his extradition to the US and potential legal challenges. Read more  

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Partner Nick Vamos is interviewed by Novaya Gazeta about the Skripal case a year on

Brian McDonald April 30, 2019 0 Comments

Its been a year since the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal and the death of Dawn Sturgess, and official investigation into the case has led to extradition requests for two Russian suspects. Partner Nick Vamos tells Novaya about the prospects for the case and its wider legal consequences for Russia. Read more

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Partner Anna Bradshaw is quoted in CNS News on the end of the Iranian oil waivers from US sanctions

Brian McDonald April 25, 2019 0 Comments

The EU have criticized the decision by the US to end waivers which have allowed some countries to continue importing Iranian oil. Partner Anna Bradshaw says that oil imports are likely to continue, albeit at reduced levels. “There are two ways that these imports may continue: overtly, through routes not involving U.S. persons or the […]

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Head of International Keith Oliver, and Associate Craig Hogg discuss Transparency International UK’s strategies for combatting corruption in sports organisations in LawInSport

Brian McDonald April 23, 2019 0 Comments

In October last year, Belgian authorities charged 19 people, including referees, agents and football coaches with alleged fraud or match-fixing, in a scandal which sent shockwaves through European football, and triggered a fresh examination into the business of sport. This was a disappointing revelation, but one which should serve to fortify efforts undertaken by sports […]

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Senior associate Rachel Cook provides key advice on what to do if you are subject to a dawn raid in Accountancy Age

Brian McDonald April 18, 2019 0 Comments

If there is a knock at the door, how can you ensure that the investigators will not exceed the scope of their powers? The short answer is that you must contact your lawyers as soon as possible. However, as there is no legal obligation for investigators to wait for your legal team to arrive before […]

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