Peters & Peters represented the founders and former owners of a software company that had been sold to a major international PLC. A part of the consideration for sale (measured in millions of pounds) was deferred under an earn-out arrangement, subject to certain targets being met. Following the acquisition, a dispute arose in relation to […]
The firm represented German media group Constantin Medien in a much-publicised claim against Formula One magnate Ecclestone alleging that he and others deliberately undervalued the sport when it was sold to a private equity company in 2005. After a 6 week trial, the judge ruled in favour of Ecclestone in relation to causation, but found […]
We have been instructed by a FTSE 100 company to conduct an internal investigation. We assisted in determining the scope of the investigation and the data lockdown; the collection, review and analysis of data and interviewing employees.
Peters & Peters represented a Managing Director of a global security company, who pleaded guilty to fraud on her former employer, to the value of just under £100,000. An early guilty plea and detailed representations on mitigating factors resulted in the imposition of a suspended sentence of imprisonment. A confidential settlement was negotiated with the […]
The firm acted for four businessmen subject to a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Italian authorities in relation to the Italian offence of ‘fraudulent bankruptcy’ following the insolvency and collapse of certain Italian companies of which the individuals were directors. Peters & Peters worked closely with the clients’ Italian lawyers to bring a challenge […]
Peters & Peters are instructed by 109 individuals and 12 corporate entities based in Zimbabwe to challenge the EU imposed sanctions against them. The case raises a number of interesting arguments concerning the rights of defence and the legal basis for imposing restrictive measures as part of EU’s foreign policy objective.
The firm represents a high-profile Russian billionaire who was made subject to EU sanctions arising from Russia’s activities in Ukraine. The EU alleges that the client is involved in widespread corruption. Peters & Peters has filed a legal challenge to the sanctions in the General Court of the EU and continues to advise on the […]
The firm advised a major international financial institution, which fell the victim of data theft and attempted extortion. The case involved complex jurisdictional and technological issues. The data was stolen by an employee overseas, who was using sophisticated encryption techniques to cover his tracks.
The firm represented the former owners of Liverpool Football Club in High Court proceedings relating to the sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures for £300 million. The case was widely reported in the press. The judgment is available here: http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Ch/2011/287.html
In 2002 a global cartel investigation was launched against one of the world’s largest producers of rubber chemicals, Crompton, now called Chemtura, and other companies in relation to price fixing rubber chemical products. We advised two mid-level sales executives in relation to their interviews with the European Commission.
