Head of Business Crime Michael O’Kane spoke yesterday to Clive Coleman, Legal Correspondent for BBC News, about potential criminal investigations following allegations that VW installed software into cars that allowed them to cheat emissions tests. Michael said: “Investigators are now bound to go after key individuals from the start. They must follow the evidence in […]
The European Union’s Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive was published in June 2015. Neil Swift examines key provisions, why it has been introduced and the impact the directive will have on those responsible for its practical implementation. Click below to view the full article at Compliance Monitor. Fourth AML Directive unfolds
In a Times article on the recent increase in private prosecutions, Head of Business Crime, Michael O’Kane was quoted as saying: “Private prosecutions are definitely a growing market because of the gap in resources of enforcement agencies. The Serious Fraud Office is unlikely to touch cases of less than £1 million and the CPS is […]
Corporate Crime: How will the consultation on the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2002) affect practice for corporate crime lawyers? Neil Swift, partner at the business crime department at Peters & Peters, offers an overview of the proposed changes and explains that we are likely to see a reallocation of power under POCA 2002. […]
On 17 July 2015, the High Court held that the UK’s emergency surveillance legislation was incompatible with European Union law. This case illustrates the crucial importance of the judicial system for raising fundamental questions and for holding the state to account. The case was brought by a number of Members of the House of Commons, […]
Congratulations to the Peters & Peters football team for achieving 3rd place in the 2015 Serle Court Cup! The tournament was a closely fought contest and we just missed out on the championship places on points. However, we beat Pinsent Masons, winners of last year’s cup. P&P did pick up one award – Sayem Rahman […]
Peters & Peters are delighted to announce that Sarah Gabriel’s outstanding expertise and experience in the field of litigation has been recognised by The University of Law. The Academic Board has appointed her a Visiting Professor, reflecting her reputation as one of the leading lawyers in the United Kingdom. Sarah joined Peters & Peters in […]
Tuesday’s historic nuclear agreement between Iran and the E3+3 countries (USA, UK, France, Russia, China and Germany) marks a seismic shift in international relations, which, if successful, will enable Iran to open its doors to foreign businesses. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will produce the comprehensive lifting of all UN Security Council sanctions […]
Originally broadcast on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 – 15:30. A number of legal rules exist to tackle match fixing, although it is not directly criminalised. This webinar will provide an overview of these laws, including the importance of whistleblowing measures. Our experts will also cover the debate surrounding direct criminalisation and the Draft Council of […]
Emma Ruane is an associate at Peters & Peters, and has gained extensive experience of the interaction between civil and criminal law in high value fraud and competition cases sometimes spanning multiple jurisdictions. In particular she has assisted partners across the firm with matters litigated in the High Court which are simultaneously of interest to […]
