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Nick Vamos

Nick Vamos

UK 2026

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Nick has over 20 years of criminal law experience focussed on international, high-profile and sensitive matters. Before joining the firm, Nick was Head of Special Crime at the Crown Prosecution Service, overseeing the most complex casework in the CPS including corporate manslaughter, election fraud, police corruption, medical manslaughter and deaths in police custody. Prior to that, Nick held the three most senior international prosecution posts: Head of Extradition; Head of the UK Central Authority for Mutual Legal Assistance; and liaison prosecutor in Washington DC, where he worked closely with the Department of Justice on UK/US investigations.

Nick now applies his unique insight and expertise on behalf of clients across the full range of business and general crime. He acts for individuals in high-profile extradition, INTERPOL Red Notice and mutual legal assistance cases, as well as fraud, money laundering, export controls and related offences. Nick also represents clients accused of sexual offences, especially in connection with their employment. Nick’s advice is routinely sought by individuals and corporations looking to bring or defend private prosecutions and, since January 2020, he has been representing the Post Office in the largest series of criminal appeals in UK legal history.

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Extradition - UK-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Nick Vamos draws on his experience as the former head of extradition at the CPS to advise on a range of complex and politically sensitive cases. He regularly represents clients facing extradition for alleged fraud and political corruption.

Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions - London (Firms)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Nick Vamos is head of business crime at Peters & Peters. His former position as head of special crime at the CPS means he has a broad range of expertise in international criminal investigations and fraud cases, including private prosecutions.

Crime - London (Firms)

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Nick Vamos represents clients charged with violent, sexual and firearms offences, as part of his broad criminal defence practice.

Strengths

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  • Nick Vamos is well respected and provides sage advice.

    ExtraditionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is hard-working and knows what he's doing.

    ExtraditionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He's not only a brilliant solicitor with great knowledge and experience, but he is able to show the right level of empathy, understanding and compassion.

    Financial Crime: Private ProsecutionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Nick is incredible with clients. He brings incredible wealth of knowledge and experience. He is also tactically and strategically brilliant.

    Financial Crime: Private ProsecutionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Nick is an expert in his field. His ability to translate legal terms into plain English for those with non-legal backgrounds to understand the potential outcomes is quite helpful.

    Financial Crime: Private ProsecutionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Nick was consistently available and provided guidance at the moments it mattered most. His depth of experience and knowledge was truly exceptional.

    CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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