Peters & Peters Staff Satisfaction Survey

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Towards the end of 2016 we circulated a staff satisfaction survey, in partnership with HR in Law and consultancy firm Smith & Henderson. The outcome was very positive, with favourable responses to a range of questions about the firm covering areas such as working environment, how the firm is managed, leadership and culture, the firm’s […]

House of Lords’ report on the legality of the EU sanctions listings process

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Senior partner, Michael O’Kane, examines the main findings of the report and the possible impact on challenging listings or sanctions compliance. Read Michael’s analysis here. *This article was first published on Lexis®PSL Corporate Crime on 21 February 2017.

Hannah Laming comments on the recommendations of a report published by the House of Lords European Sub-Committee

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A report published by the House of Lords European Union Justice Sub-Committee on the legality of EU Sanctions has called for more transparency to the listings process. Business crime partner, Hannah Laming welcomes the recommendations, see her comments online here – CDR

Keith Oliver to chair C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery, Geneva

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Head of International Keith Oliver, is chairing day two of C5’s 2017 Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery Conference in Geneva. Robert Hunter of Edmond Marshall McMahon to chair day one. Keith is also moderating the session titled: Fraud Litigation in the Middle East: Do’s and Don’ts. Panellists for this session include: Mohammed Al Dahbashi, Managing partner, Mohammed Al Dahbashi Advocates & […]

Michael O’Kane to speak on Sanctions at the 2017 TFR: Cross-Border Trade Forum

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Senior partner and Head of Business Crime, Michael O’Kane is speaking at the 2017 TFR: Cross-Border Trade Forum organised by Ark Group. Michael’s session titled ‘Sanction update’ will cover: The world after US elections: what’s next for sanctions policies? Update on OFAC and EU regimes What this has done to trade relationships – is Russia […]

Senior Partner Michael O’Kane, named in The Lawyer Hot 100 Management list for 2017

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The Lawyer has just announced their ‘2017 Hot 100 Management’ list and our Senior Partner Michael O’Kane is named, he is one of only 14 firm leaders to feature. Michael became Peters & Peters Senior partner in October 2016, has headed up the firm’s renowned Business Crime team for seven years and is recognised as […]

Hannah Laming and Anna Bradshaw to chair 3rd Annual AML, Financial Crime and Sanctions forum on 31 January and 1 February.

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Business Crime Partner Hannah Laming is chairing day one of the Infoline two-day forum in London, which focuses on Anti-Money Laundering.  Day two focuses on Sanctions, and will be chaired by Business Crime Of Counsel Anna Bradshaw. To see the full agenda click on the links below or to book to attend this forum click […]

Peters & Peters Top 10 Litigation Case of 2017

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The Lawyer has published its Top 10 Litigation Cases of 2017 and Peters & Peters secures a top spot with its case Ecclestone and Bambino Holdings v Bayerische Landesbank. This case concerns the controversial sale of Formula 1 to private equity group CVC in 2006, specifically the conduct of Formula One Boss Bernie Ecclestone in […]

Neil Swift in Reuters and Bloomberg, commenting on Rolls-Royce Deferred Prosecution Agreement

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Business Crime Partner, Neil Swift comments on the settlement of the bribery investigation between Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc and U.K prosecutors. To read both articles and Neil’s commentary, click on the links below. Reuters Bloombergs

Michael O’Kane speaking at the UK Competition Law Conference London

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Senior Partner and Head of Peters & Peters Business Crime team, Michael O’Kane, is speaking at the 2017 UK Competition Law Conference in London. Michael’s presentation titled ‘The Interaction between Civil and Criminal Cartel Enforcement’ will discuss the following: Recent cases and record Cooperating with the CMA – options and implications for individuals and undertakings […]