Jason Woodland and Philip Gardner discuss the approach of the English Court to counterclaims in arbitral enforcement proceedings before the English Court. Counterclaims and contribution claims are essential tools for defendants to Court and arbitral claims. On occasions they arise because both parties believe that they have claims and which of them is the […]
Nick Vamos raises questions about the Home Secretary’s decision to try to delay the extradition of Dr Michael Lynch and suggests that the Home Secretary’s conduct comes worryingly close to political interference. Read more.
The High Court has granted search and inspection orders to Peters & Peters’ client Mrs Nebahat İşbilen against the Defendant to a circ. £40m fraud claim, Mr Selman Turk her one-time personal financier and trusted adviser. The relief, as noted by the Judge, is of “major, if not critical, importance in…finding out what has become […]
Peters & Peters’ Amy Harvey explains what to do in the Telegraph. Read the full article here… Dear Ask an Expert, My son recently started investing in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies and, after experiencing some promising wins, is encouraging me to do the same. I am increasingly tempted by the quick returns on offer, […]
Nick Vamos appears in worldwide media discussing the options available to Assange’s lawyers after being denied permission to appeal against a decision to extradite him to the U.S by the UK Supreme Court. Britain’s top court on Monday refused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange permission to appeal against a decision to extradite him to the U.S. […]
Anna Bradshaw explains the significance of the initiation of an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into alleged crimes under international law perpetrated in connection with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the mechanism that the ICC offers for holding individuals accountable. BBC Radio Derby at 33:18 and 41:45 Times radio at 22:45
Neil Swift discusses the differences in the US and UK approach to whistleblowers and considers whether it’s time for a change in the UK. Read more.
Peters & Peters’ Head of Fraud and Commercial Disputes Jonathan Tickner has been featured as the ‘Lawyer in the News’ in The Law Society Gazette following the firm’s recent victory in the 11 year dispute between Servier and our client the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Read here (page 11).
Peters & Peters’ Senior Partner explains: the test is a low one and could hit a lot of people across a wide range of industries. View here from 31:06 (3 March 2022).
Sanctions expert Anna Bradshaw appears on BBC Radio Bristol discussing the approach the West has taken to impose sanctions in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Listen here from 52:59.
