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Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Treasury Counsel Peter Ratliff is a highly reputable junior, known for acting as prosecution and defence counsel in all manner of serious criminal cases including murders. His experience includes the handling of cases relating to hacking and firearms importation.
Strengths
He is incredibly fair-minded and fair in his dealings with the defence counsel. He is really impressive and has the ability to visualise the case from a witness' perspective.
Peter really is the perfect example of a talented, fair and effective advocate. He really makes the trial process easier and is an absolute pleasure to work with.
Peter pays meticulous attention to detail in complex cases.
He has really good judgement and is immensely hardworking.
Financial Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Peter Ratliff is equally adept whether acting for the prosecution or the defence in criminal investigations by HMRC and the Serious Fraud Office and is noted for his adroit handling of cases concerning all areas of financial crime including fraud, bribery and corruption. Many of his instructions originate overseas and involve international activity.
Strengths
In one word: brilliant. Peter is the practical voice of reason in a case, his strategic sense is first class and he's always ten steps ahead thinking strategically down the line for clients.
Always calm and assured, Peter is an exceptional advocate who builds cases on strong foundations.