Financial Crime: Individuals
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Provided by Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP
Peters & Peters is recognised for its “outstanding global financial crime practice that is frequently called upon to act in significant cases”. Four decades ago, we were the first UK practice to develop a specialist white-collar crime team and we remain at the cutting-edge of the discipline to this day. Our substantial experience encompasses all manner of business crime issues, including; multi-jurisdictional criminal and financial regulatory investigations, fraud, bribery and corruption, cartels/competition law, tax, sanctions, private prosecutions and restraint and confiscation. The department’s unparalleled expertise in related public law matters – including challenges to EU sanctions, Interpol Red Notices and extradition proceedings both in the UK and overseas – enables us to advise companies and individuals on the most complex and sensitive cases that arise in an increasingly regulated international business arena. The business crime team works closely with our colleagues in the firm’s award-winning Commercial Litigation and Civil Fraud department to provide an exceptional service to clients whose cases demand an in-depth analysis of both criminal and civil liability.
Chambers Review
Peters & Peters Solicitors has a well-known financial crime practice and was one of the earliest firms to establish itself in this field. The team has experience advising individuals on an array of business crime issues, including cartel, bribery and money laundering matters, and is also noted for its private prosecution practice. The firm is also valued for its expertise in international investigations and related extradition issues.
Work Highlights
- Peters & Peters represents Khadem Al Qubaisi, a chief suspect in the global investigations into a USD6 billion fraud against the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their ability to work as a team on both the civil and criminal sides is top notch."
"They're a superb outfit and have been for many years. You can go there for a huge depth of knowledge."
"They're not just a one-geared machine; they can apply the correct strategy to each different matter."
"Their ability to work as a team on both the civil and criminal sides is top notch."
"They're a superb outfit and have been for many years. You can go there for a huge depth of knowledge."
"They're not just a one-geared machine; they can apply the correct strategy to each different matter."
Notable Practitioners
Michael O'Kane maintains a prominent position in the market acting for senior executives during investigations led by the SFO and DOJ. He is particularly active in corruption and bribery allegations, with further experience advising on sanctions and extradition matters.
"He has an outstanding reputation in the field of financial crime law in particular."
"He's got a great reputation and is a very smooth operator."
"Michael is a class act."
Neil Swift advises clients on allegations of forgery, false accounting and fraud. He has further experience of insider trading, corruption and bribery investigations led by the SFO, NCA and FCA.
"He is a joy to work with - he brings out the best in people. He's a fantastic lawyer with real expertise in difficult exposure issues."
"Neil is always in command of a case and is as calm as a Zen master. He's brilliant to work with."
"He's very personable, easy to work with and super bright."
Rachel Cook is noted for advising individual clients facing allegations of corporate and financial crime.
"She is so good with clients, so diligent and she really works to get the best outcomes for them."
"She has an enormous amount of experience and a practical, common-sense, no-nonsense approach alongside a quick wit and bucketloads of intelligence."
"She was incredibly pragmatic and practical. The client felt very assured with her guidance and I was very impressed with her on this matter. She understood how to provide a bespoke service."
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