Michael O"Kane > Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The ‘wonderful’ team at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP is ‘a major presence in this field’. Its private prosecutions practice sits as part of the firm’s business crime and investigations department and is experienced in both the bringing and defence of high-profile prosecutions for both corporate and individual clients. Practice head Nick Vamos has over 20 years of experience in the field; a CPS alumnus, Vamos has wide-ranging experience in criminal matters, including corporate manslaughter, election fraud and police corruption – he currently leads on the well-known Post Office case, in which a computer error may have led to over 800 wrongful convictions. Michael O’Kane is another heavyweight practitioner who is recommended for business crime, corruption and fraud issues. Charlotte Tregunna was promoted to partner in May 2023 and assists with domestic and international criminal matters, while Hannah Laming  left for Squire Patton Boggs in July 2022.

The general crime team at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP, described as ‘market leaders‘ and ‘strategically strong‘, is directed by the ‘formidably bright‘ Nick Vamos, who was head of special crime for the CPS before his move to the firm. The practice is experienced in serious crime in both the domestic and international spheres, with recent work involving cross-border criminal investigations and prosecutions across multiple countries. Other high-profile work includes acting for Post Office Limited in relation to criminal appeals. Michael O’Kane is recommended for his work on extradition and corruption cases, while Jasvinder Nakhwal is a key contact for issues involving criminal cartels and extradition. Anna Bradshaw, complimented for her ‘unwavering commitment‘, is adept at advising on proceeds of crime matters. Of counsel Rachel Cook and associates Alistair Jones and Kerri McGuigan are also key contacts for serious general crime.

The PIL expertise of ‘world-class firm‘ Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP incorporates advice on UK sanctions and export controls; and its track record includes complex and groundbreaking sanctions challenges. The team is co-led by ‘well-known specialist‘ Anna Bradshaw, and business crime expert  Michael O’Kane. Senior associate Alistair Jones ‘has in-depth knowledge‘.

The ‘very special team’ at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP has extensive experience advising individuals subject to allegations of corruption, anti-corruption sanctions, and INTERPOL Red Notices. The practice consistently defends HNW individuals, C-Suite Executives, and high-profile politicians from the oil and gas and technology industries, regularly handling global SFO and FCA investigations. Nick Vamos leads the group, specialising in fraud, money laundering, and general crime issues, whilst Jasvinder Nakhwal is an expert on extradition and asset seizure matters. Neil Swift focuses on international financial crime, and Michael O’Kane is highly knowledgeable on international corruption and financial sanctions. Charlotte Tregunna was promoted to partner in May 2023, and both Anna Bradshaw and Maria Cronin are also highly regarded.

Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP has extensive experience of acting on behalf of corporations in fraud, corruption, and money laundering proceedings, and international criminal investigations. The firm represents a client-base from a wide array of industries, ranging from energy and mining to retail and finance, and has grown its presence within the sanctions space, particularly since the start of the Ukraine war in February 2022. Nick Vamos heads the team, focusing on export controls and related offences, whilst the ‘superb’ Michael O’Kane has vast expertise in advising companies in high-profile international business crime cases. Jasvinder Nakhwal is an expert on INTERPOL and extradition matters, while Maria Cronin and Anna Bradshaw are noted for their money laundering and insider dealing expertise.