Peters & Peters has been shortlisted for Law firm of the year : The Independents- London by The Lawyer

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We are delighted to announce that Peters & Peters has been shortlisted by The Lawyer for Law firm of the year : The Independents – London. Read more

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

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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 […]

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

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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  

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

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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

RUSI announces launch of Taskforce on the Future of UK Sanctions Policy supported by Peters & Peters

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RUSI is hosting an event on 28 May 2019 to launch its Taskforce on the Future of UK Sanctions Policy, composed of former officials, academic and policy experts, who will provide recommendations on UK sanctions policy post-Brexit over the next 12 months. The initiative is supported by Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP, and more details […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

Partner Anna Bradshaw is quoted in The Times about the controversy surrounding the appointment of the Head of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office

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Partner Anna Bradshaw tells The Times that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office was “a unique and entirely novel beast”.  Anna noted that there is already disagreement over what offences should fall within its remit and uncertainty over whether they will remain limited to crimes affecting the EU’s budget, commenting: “there are already calls for its powers to […]

Richard Clayman and Philip Gardner discuss the limits of international judicial comity in the recent case of ACL Netherlands B.V & Ors -v- Lynch & Ors [2019] EWHC 249 (Ch)

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Associates Richard Clayman and Philip Gardner discuss the limits of international judicial comity in the recent case of ACL Netherlands B.V & Ors -v- Lynch & Ors [2019] EWHC 249 (Ch) Read more