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Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP continues to act in some of the most significant and complex financial crime cases in the UK and internationally. The team is known for its involvement in groundbreaking matters and frequently advises on cases with a strong cross-border or political dimension. Its lawyers regularly contribute to government consultations, provide expert commentary to the media, and appear before parliament, underscoring the firm’s authoritative voice in the field. The practice is led by Nick Vamos, a former CPS Head of Special Crime, who brings extensive experience in high-profile and sensitive criminal matters. Michael O’Kane is highly regarded for his expertise in fraud, corruption, cartels, sanctions and extradition, often acting in cases with a political or international context. Jasvinder Nakhwal is especially skilled in defending individuals in extradition, INTERPOL and asset seizure cases. Neil Swift has played a key role in major SFO and FCA investigations, while Charlotte Tregunna adds further strength with her focus on domestic and international regulatory and criminal investigations.
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Domestic and international business crime and regulation.
Position
Neil is a partner in the Business Crime department with extensive experience advising individual and corporate clients concerned with investigations by law enforcement and regulatory authorities, both domestic and overseas.
Neil advises individual and corporate clients in relation to investigation, prosecution and enforcement action taken by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority and HM Revenue & Customs. He has experience advising key participants in high-profile and international financial crime and corruption cases, often as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional teams.
His advice is frequently sought at an early stage, and he has extensive experience counselling individuals during internal investigations being carried out by their employer. He also advises individuals who are or may be the subject of Interpol notices or extradition proceedings, arising from investigations overseas.
He advises professional firms about their regulatory obligations, both from a risk management perspective and in response to requests from law enforcement.
Neil was a contributing author to Blackstone's Guide to the Bribery Act 2010 and gave evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Bribery Act in 2018. He’s a frequent speaker, writer and commentator on fraud, corporate crime, corruption and money laundering. He is ranked in leading legal directories.
Career
Trained at Peters & Peters, qualified 1999. Became a partner in 2010.
Memberships
- European Criminal Bar Association - treasurer
- European Fraud and Compliance Lawyers - board member
- IBA Anti Corruption Committee - UK country officer
- Fraud Lawyers Association
Education
University of Sheffield (1995 LLB (Hons)).
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‘The team is superb with vast experience and a track record of great success.'
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