INTERPOL deletes Red Notice & diffusion issued against two Indian businessmen
We acted for two prominent Indian businessmen, who were involved in a long-running arbitration against various agencies/entities of the Russian Federation. Read more
Employee fraud
We are acting for a foreign based company in a fraud and asset tracing claim against its former director an offshore company under his control. The claim relates to the alleged misappropriation of several million US dollars and involves the tracing of monies through Cyprus, Russia and Switzerland. A worldwide freezing injunction and disclosure order […]
Saudi based company in proceedings brought against former employees for breaches of trust including the misappropriation of funds
Acted for a Saudi based company in proceedings brought against former employees for breaches of trust including the misappropriation of funds. The case involved complex international litigation including the co-ordination of disclosure orders in the BVI and associated criminal proceedings in Switzerland.
Acting for claimants in proceedings concerning breaches of directors’ duties
Peters & Peters act for two British Virgin Islands companies, which were used as vehicles for a multi-million dollar investment in a Chinese Lottery project. The Claimants brought proceedings in the High Court against a former director and against an alleged shadow director for breach of fiduciary duty in failing to undertake adequate due diligence prior […]
Representation of conglomerate in relation to international corruption investigation
Peters & Peters represented a conglomerate following the execution in 2010 of multiple search warrants by the SFO. The SFO investigation arose as a result of, and in conjunction with, worldwide enquiries, investigations and prosecutions. The conglomerate, its agents, officers and employees were suspected of making corrupt payments to foreign public officials over a number […]
Advising corporate client on sanctions issues following change in corporate ownership
The Company self-initiated an internal investigation for potential breaches of sanctions and export controls in both the United States and the United Kingdom, as a result of the discovery that there had been indirect supplies of its products to Iran, Syria and Sudan. The Company’s predecessors had undergone a number of significant corporate changes, resulting […]
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority & Others v Bestfort Development LLP & Others
We represent various English LLPs which are named respondents to an application brought under s.25 of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 by various entities owned by the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The underlying proceedings are ongoing before the Courts of Georgia and Ras Al Khaimah in which some of the LLPs and […]
Representation of firm of accountants in relation to a police investigation into a former client for money laundering and terrorist financing
Peters & Peters advised a firm of accountants on its response to a production order sought by the police in the course of an investigation into money laundering and terrorist financing. The police investigation arose out of an HMRC investigation into one of the accountancy firm’s clients, concerning allegations of tax evasion. Peters & Peters […]
Representation of high-profile businessman in disciplinary, civil and criminal investigations relating to a billion dollar sports league
Peters & Peters act for a well-known businessman in relation to disciplinary, civil and criminal investigations arising from a billion dollar sports league. The firm advises on the individual’s position in the UK, including on a potential extradition request.
Numerous extradition requests and Interpol Red Notices challenged for high profile Egyptians subject to post-Mubarak sanctions
Peters & Peters represented a number of Egyptian business people and former ministers after Mubarak’s overthrow. This has involved resisting multiple extradition requests, advising on Mutual Legal Assistance, and challenging numerous freezing orders and Interpol red notices. That the firm was separately instructed in relation to so many of the legal issues arising from the […]