About

Provided by Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP

We are regularly instructed in some of the most high-profile and cutting-edge civil fraud claims to come before the High Court. We have successfully pursued and defended claims valued in the hundreds of millions of pounds and we have managed serious and complex matters, often with multiple claims being pursued across different jurisdictions.

We specialise in tracing and recovering stolen or misappropriated funds or property. Clients value our ability to identify the key issues in a case quickly and to take the necessary steps to preserve assets without delay. The majority of our cases are international and we work closely with leading practitioners in many other jurisdictions to achieve outstanding results for our clients.

Peters & Peters is also renowned for acting for clients against whom serious allegations of fraud are made, and in particular where Freezing Injunctions & Search Orders have been obtained.

We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver a hands-on, pro-active service to claimants and defendants, both here and abroad with a strong focus on crisis-management throughout. For more information see - https://www.petersandpeters.com/expertise/civil-fraud/

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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Peters & Peters is a leading name in the financial crime and civil fraud arenas, where the firm is active on high-profile defence work and particularly on multi-jurisdictional matters. The firm manages substantial civil fraud proceedings in the UK and internationally, while also helping clients to obtain and resist applications for injunctive relief to locate and freeze assets. The team advises on fraud claims arising from insolvency, investment schemes and shareholder disputes, among other areas.

Work Highlights

Provided by Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP

  • Peters & Peters acted on behalf of the Republic of Mozambique in USD3 billion commercial court proceedings arising out of purported sovereign guarantees said to have been fraudulently obtained through bribery and corruption in the hidden debts Tuna Bonds scandal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Keith Oliver
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Keith Oliver
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Eminent Practitioners
Keith Oliver maintains his standing as a leading civil fraud expert and is also head of the international practice at Peters & Peters. He advises clients on both sides of high-value cross-border fraud disputes, as well as assisting them with obtaining and discharging freezing orders.

Keith is a brilliant lawyer with a very sophisticated approach. He's a very efficient manager for international teams involving lawyers all over the world.

He's done a good job and led the behemoth of the Mozambique case which can't have been an easy job.

He's got incredibly good client relationship skills.

Jonathan Tickner
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Jonathan Tickner
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Jonathan Tickner is head of commercial litigation and civil fraud at Peters & Peters. He has impressive expertise in handling complex fraud proceedings and associated asset recovery measures, including cases involving parties in multiple jurisdictions and cross-border enforcement.

Jonathan's strength is how well he delegates and how well he communicates with his clients.

He is excellent, very responsive, really good and has a lot of gravitas.

He excels at the interface of civil claims and fraud. He is excellent and experienced in this intense area of injunctions and disclosure.

Sarah Gabriel
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Sarah Gabriel
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Sarah Gabriel is a highly regarded lawyer in the civil fraud space and has vast experience in investigations and disputes pertaining to fraudulent activity. She is also skilled at helping clients in relation to attempts to trace, freeze and recover assets across multiple jurisdictions.

She is a very distinguished lawyer. She's very sophisticated, well educated, professional and committed to the interests of the clients she defends.

Sarah is an incredibly good lawyer.

She's a very good pair of hands.

Jason Woodland
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Jason Woodland
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Jason Woodland has broad experience in handling high-value disputes arising out of alleged fraudulent activity. He has notable expertise in claims related to joint ventures and corporate transactions, including multi-jurisdictional matters.

Jason is a very sensible guy and is very visible in the market.

Jason is very focused, calm and is very good on strategy.

He's very impressive technically and is a very good lawyer.

He's very impressive technically.

Emma Ruane
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Emma Ruane
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Up and Coming
Emma Ruane handles a broad range of fraud proceedings as well as supporting clients in their efforts to both obtain and oppose injunctive relief applications. She has notable experience in cross-border matters and is also qualified to practise in New York.

She's really great.

Emma Ruane is a notably strong solicitor.

She's an excellent litigator.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Fraud: Civil

Keith Oliver
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Keith Oliver
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Eminent Practitioners
Jonathan Tickner
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Jonathan Tickner
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Band 1
Sarah Gabriel
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Sarah Gabriel
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Band 2
Jason Woodland
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Jason Woodland
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Band 3
Emma Ruane
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Emma Ruane
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Up and Coming

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