High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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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:
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.
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Peters & Peters typically acts for ultra high net worth individuals on high-profile investigations. Its work typically involves significant cross-border complexity.
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Peters & Peters has strong people across the organisation, from senior to junior roles.
Peters & Peters has an exceptional team and a wonderful bench, and they are exceptional at running cases. The firm gets good work; they are top-drawer.
Peters & Peters' team work well with other professionals, are very highly regarded and are very responsive. They are excellent; they have a very strong private client practice in the background and international expertise on the US side, for instance.
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Michael O'Kane is highly experienced in handling cases related to sanctions, extradition and FCA investigations.
Michael O'Kane is a true expert with impeccable judgement. He is a pleasure to work with.
As a former specialist prosecutor, Michael possesses a deep understanding of the machinery of international law enforcement. He is distinguished by his exceptional tactical judgment and his ability to remain steady in high-stakes, politically sensitive crises, such as Interpol matters for high net worth individuals.
He's of long standing in this practice area and very well regarded.
Nick is a very skilled lawyer with strong focus.
Very well known, he's got that prosecutorial background that some clients like a lot.
Neil has good judgement and a nice tone: he's even-tempered and doesn't get stressed. Clients like him and find him reassuring.
Neil Swift is a hugely experienced lawyer and is hugely knowledgeable. He is also a supreme strategist; always thinking several steps ahead.
Neil is a really tenacious lawyer, and he can get results that lots of people have decided not to pursue. He's really bold in his strategic lawyering.
Rachel takes a common-sense, no-nonsense approach to her cases: she sees the points that others miss and never stops fighting for her clients. She regularly represents high-profile individuals and is particularly adept at concluding cases early, with minimal to no publicity. She has an enormous amount of experience to go alongside a quick wit and bucketloads of intelligence.
Charlotte Tregunna is a new partner in Peters & Peters' financial crime practice. Tregunna specialises in fraud work, corruption and money laundering matters, and sanctions and extradition issues.
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals
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Michael O'Kane
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