Head of International Keith Oliver talks life outside the law

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In a recent lifestyle piece for the The Brief, Keith Oliver shares his passions outside of work including his love of cars, football, travel and of course his family. Keith has over 36 years’ experience at the front line of crisis management and as Head of International for the firm heads our Civil Fraud and Commercial […]

Rachel Cook discusses the Annual Financial Crime Report in Financier Worldwide.

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Business Crime Associate, Rachel Cook explains the Financial Conduct Authorities (FCA) Annual Financial Crime Reports (REP-CRIM), which came into effect on 21 December 2016. She highlights that “most regulated firms that are subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 200 will have to submit REP-CRIMS”. To understand more, read Rachel’s full article here.

Of Counsel Anna Bradshaw discusses Brexit and how it might impact the EU Arrest Warrant

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Anna speaks to Sputnik about how Brexit might impact on extradition between the UK and the remaining EU member states, and ongoing cooperation between British and other law enforcement agencies. Anna suggests that “after Brexit, when UK authorities make extradition requests, they may find them being treated as less of a priority than requests from other EU member states.” Read […]

Head of International Keith Oliver quoted in The Telegraph responding to Europcar accusations of overcharging customers.

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Keith Oliver, a fraud specialist at Peters & Peters gave expert commentary regarding Europcar’s accusations of fraudulently overcharging its customers for repairs, the Trading Standards is investigating. In response to one example where a customer, Mr Kramsky, had been quoted vastly different prices for a windscreen repair, Keith said “If in fact the true cost […]

Partner Jason Woodland speaking at the UK/US Cross-Border Litigation Summit hosted by MoloLamken on Extraterritorial Jurisdiction over Foreign Companies

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Commercial Litigation and Civil Fraud Partner, Jason Woodland is part of a panel discussion which will cover how both US and English Courts decide when and how to exercise their jurisdiction over foreign companies. This summit is held at Parliament Chamber, Inner Temple and registration is complimentary. If you would like to know more about […]

Dr Anna Bradshaw delivering training at The Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights – International Defence Counsel Specialist Training Programme

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Of Counsel Dr Bradshaw will speak on: the international legal framework related to the fight against financial crime, money laundering and terrorism financing; the international and national authorities regulating and controlling the fight against financial crime, money laundering and terrorism financing; legal compliance with model rules and international standards on anti-money laundering / counter-terrorist financing; […]

Dr Anna Bradshaw discusses the new proposals for EU Cybercrime Sanctions in ACAMS Money Laundering.

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Proposals for new cybercrime sanctions as part of the EU’s ‘cyber diplomacy toolbox’ are expected to be presented by Spring 2018. In interview with ACAMS Money Laundering, Of Counsel Anna Bradshaw said “any financial sanctions imposed by the European Union on state and non-state actors in response to cyberattacks could help law enforcement by stopping […]

Dr Anna Bradshaw in Spear’s discussing the implications of the new money laundering regulations for HNWs

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On 26 June 2017, The Money Laundering Terrorists Financing and Transfer of Funds (information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 came into force in the UK. One consequence is that more individuals and businesses will be classified as ‘high risk’ customers, triggering increased due diligence and monitoring obligations. The temptation for regulated persons will be to […]

Infographic – ISO 31030: Travel legal risk and mitigation

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ISO 31030 was published in 2021 and is the world’s first truly global benchmark for travel risk management. Providing a framework of good practice, it is an important document for corporates, which would do well to understand the implications and complications arising from travel risk when sending their employees abroad for work. This infographic summarises […]

Event: ‘Arbitration and Criminal Law’ – Opening Lecture by Prof Matthew Happold

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Join us and Arbitration Lab for the opening lecture of the London Summer Arbitration School, which will be delivered online by Prof Matthew Happold from the University of Luxembourg. The lecture will examine:   – how arbitral proceedings and domestic criminal processes can interact; – how parties to arbitrations have attempted to use domestic criminal […]