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Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Treasury Counsel Peter Ratliff is a highly reputable junior, known for acting as prosecution and defence counsel in all manner of serious criminal cases including murders. His experience includes the handling of cases relating to hacking and firearms importation.
Strengths
Peter Ratliff is enormously hard-working, has an eye for strategy that very few people do and doesn't take short cuts. If a challenge rears its head, he will be ready for it.
He is a top-class silk in all but name.
He is hard-working and has a sensible head on his shoulders.
Financial Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Peter Ratliff is equally adept whether acting for the prosecution or the defence in criminal investigations by HMRC and the Serious Fraud Office and is noted for his adroit handling of cases concerning all areas of financial crime including fraud, bribery and corruption. Many of his instructions originate overseas and involve international activity.
Strengths
Peter is really fantastic.
He is outstanding. He is a silk in juniors' clothing. He is a great legal mind, has a great courtroom manner and really puts the hours in.
He is a real star in the making.