Notably active on the defence side of private prosecutions, Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP‘s practice lies in the firm’s wider business crime and investigations group and is accomplished in a wide range of criminal and civil investigations, particularly fraud such as investment fraud and money laundering. The team is notable for its ability to act in pre-investigation matters, prosecution in the courts such as court of appeal, as well as post prosecution actions such as professional negligence claims. Experienced criminal defence lawyer Nick Vamos, who runs the group, is often instrumental in such claims, and ’knows every trick in the book from his time in the specialist crime division of the CPS’. Additionally, Michael O’Kane has a history of acting in high-profile fraud, terrorism, espionage and special interest criminal matters, and Charlotte Tregunna is a key team member for high-profile business crime and fraud cases.
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‘We believe that Peters & Peters are the standout firm for financial crime and are also the standout firm for private prosecutions (both prosecuting and defending). At a time when the courts are increasingly suspicious of private prosecutions, the fact that Peters & Peters are acting for the prosecutor adds a huge degree of comfort that the job is being done properly.'
‘The completely unflappable Nick Vamos knows every trick in the book from his time of the specialist crime division of the CPS (which is obviously of huge value in any private prosecution). He has a first-rate legal mind and is a great practical lawyer with fantastic instincts.'
- 'Charlotte Tregunna is really bright, and also has the most remarkable work-rate and an ability to manage even the most challenging client. She's an absolute star.'
- 'Peters & Peters are the stand-out firm for private prosecutions.'
- 'They ensure that everything is done impeccably, thereby avoiding many of the problems other firms in the area fall down on.'
- 'They bring excellent understanding to the defence of private prosecutions.'
Key clients
- Elie Taktouk
- Post Office Limited
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Charlotte Tregunna
Practice head
Nick Vamos
Other key lawyers
Michael O'Kane; Charlotte Tregunna