Financial Crime

Peter Binning is a highly respected criminal defence lawyer who specialises in fraud and regulatory litigation, much of it international. He has many years’ experience of investigations and prosecutions relating to fraud, regulatory breaches, corruption, cartels, export control, sanctions and tax evasion acting for Board level executives.

Peter’s recent work includes several major tax cases, including the defence of Bernie Ecclestone, major SFO prosecutions such asthe defence of ENRC where the investigation was dropped and the successful defence of the former Chief Executive of Barclays Bank. He is now acting in the defence of a former senior executive of Glencore charged with corruption where a trial is likely to take place in 2027.

Financial Conduct Authority matters include insider dealing and market abuse and one of the first FCA high frequency trading cases. Some of the LIBOR and FX related cases have also involved cartel allegations both in the EU and in the USA as well as Brazil. A recent investigation involving whistle-blower allegations including non-financial misconduct resulted in the closure of the investigation with a letter of education.

Called to the Bar 1985; Crown Prosecution Service and Serious Fraud Office 1989-­96;

Peters & Peters 1996; Partner 1998­2001; Founding Partner at Corker Binning 2001.

English, French

Chair of the Board of JUSTICE, member London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association and Past Co Chair IBA Business Crime Committee. The British Section of the International Commission of Jurists.

Exeter University, LLB (Hons), Law (1981 - 1984)

Resides outside London with family. Interests include sailing and ski mountaineering.

Member Royal Ocean Racing Club, Royal Geographical Society and Reform Club.