LAWYER PROFILE

Michael O'Kane

UK 2026

Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Sanctions

UK-wide

3 years ranked

Financial Crime: Individuals

London (Firms)

12 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 In-depth overview

About

Provided by Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Before joining Peters & Peters, Michael was a senior specialist prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Headquarters. There, he was a key member of a small specialist unit responsible for the prosecution of serious and high-profile fraud, terrorist, state-security and special interest criminal matters, including the Stansted Airport Afghan airline hijacking and the prosecution of Paul Burrell (Princess Diana’s butler).

Since joining Peters & Peters, Michael has acted for companies, senior executives and HNW individuals in many of the most high-profile and complex national and international business crime cases. He has particular expertise in international corruption, criminal cartels, financial sanctions, INTERPOL, extradition and private prosecutions.

He has been recognised twice in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 (2009 & 2017) being described as being ‘top of the referral lists of many City firms for independent advice for directors’.

In 2011, the Financial Times recognised him as one of the UK’s most innovative lawyers and he is listed by Who’s Who publication as one the world’s leading investigative lawyers. He is consistently ranked in the leading legal directories.

Michael co-writes the leading sanctions blog European Sanctions Law.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Sanctions - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Michael O'Kane is Peters & Peters' senior partner. He has a wealth of experience in sanctions and is considered an expert in the area.

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Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael has fantastic judgement and experience.
SanctionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael has deep knowledge and experience.
SanctionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael's relevant subject matter expertise, coupled with an ability to counsel clients in the truest sense of that term, makes him an exceptionally effective advocate.
SanctionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael O'Kane is an outstanding lawyer.
Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession