Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP, Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals

About

Provided by Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP

Peters & Peters is the acknowledged leader in the field of business crime, with one of the largest specialist teams in Europe.

The firm is recognised as the market-leading global financial crime practice that is frequently called upon to act in significant cases for corporations, financial institutions, states and prominent individuals, described by Chambers as the “outstanding financial crime practice, and one of the earliest firms to establish itself in this field.”

The firm has deep practical experience of all business crime issues, including:

multi-jurisdictional criminal and financial regulatory investigations
fraud
bribery and corruption
cartels and competition
tax
economic sanctions
private prosecutions and restraint and confiscation.

In an increasingly conflicted international arena, clients value Peters & Peters’ unparalleled expertise in related public law matters, such as economic sanctions, Interpol Red Notices and extradition proceedings in the UK and beyond.

The firm’s Business Crime & Investigations team works closely with our colleagues in the firm’s award-winning Fraud & Commercial Disputes team. This means clients whose cases carry the risk of civil and criminal liability get the reassurance of a comprehensive and joined-up service.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Peters & Peters typically acts for high net worth individuals on high-profile investigations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Peters & Peters offer the highest quality work I have seen from a UK law firm. In the areas in which they specialise they are expert, confident, practical, hard-working and deliver exceptional advice."

Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondent
High Net Worth

"All aspects of work are very well covered; the team keeps track of new developments and timelines, and keeps the client informed. Technical and substantive work is done clearly, concisely and on time."

Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondent
High Net Worth

"Peters & Peters are brilliant, with a huge breadth of experience and talent from top to bottom in the firm."

Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondent
High Net Worth

"Peters & Peters are brilliant, with a huge breadth of experience and talent from top to bottom in the firm."

Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondent
High Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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Michael O'Kane

Band 1

Michael O'Kane is highly experienced in handling cases related to sanctions, extradition and FCA investigations.

"Michael O'Kane is a fantastic criminal lawyer; very authoritative and extremely well connected. He knows everyone and is able to come up with brilliant solutions. He is great."

"Michael O'Kane is one of the finest lawyers with whom I've ever worked. His command of the relevant subject, coupled with his strong ability to manage an extremely complex matter, was very impressive."

"I was very satisfied with the interaction with Michael, and his input, communication style, knowledge and experience."

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Neil Swift

Band 4

Neil Swift acts for high net worth individuals on domestic and international matters in the financial crime world.

"Neil Swift tackles the most difficult and complex matters with a deft touch. He's an incredible lawyer and a pleasure to work with."

"Neil Swift is superb; he is a person who has been involved in the financial crime world for a very long time and is very calm and unflappable."

"Neil has been around for a long time and has excellent experience in dealing with high net worth individuals."

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Nick Vamos

Band 4

Nick Vamos regularly acts for high net worth clients on domestic and international financial crime investigations. He is noted for his work on high-value and high-profile matters.

"Nick is a very confident lawyer, used to dealing with difficult clients and difficult work."

"If you looked in the dictionary for unflappable, you would find Nick's photo. He has a wealth of knowledge of all facets of financial crime. I have seen him managing the most challenging HNW clients."

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