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Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP

Financial Crime: Individuals

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Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP

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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.

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Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

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  • The team is really at the forefront of its industry.

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  • They have experience handling a number of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

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  • They handle quite intense and difficult situations calmly and knowledgeably.

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  • The Peters & Peters Solicitors team features highly skilled and experienced lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Michael O'Kane
    Band 2Michael O'Kane

    Michael O'Kane

    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.
    • Michael O'Kane is an outstanding lawyer.

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  • Band 3Neil Swift
    Band 3Neil Swift

    Neil Swift

    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 unflappable. Neil is calm and knows what everyone is doing.

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  • Band 4Rachel Cook
    Band 4Rachel Cook

    Rachel Cook

    Rachel Cook is noted for advising individual clients facing allegations of corporate and financial crime.

    • She has an interesting blend between being very calm and sensible, but not afraid to take the gloves off and fight. She is very good.

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    • Rachel is an incredible lawyer. She provides excellent client care and provides a sea of calm even in the most intense, complex and difficult of situations.

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    • She operates at the very top and is highly committed to her clients and work.

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    • She has excellent judgement and foresight, and goes above and beyond for her clients. She is simply first-class and a true asset to her firm and the legal industry.

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