London Bar
Extradition
Leading junior1Peter Caldwell – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Peter has a very good client manner and works hard to keep abreast of the law.’
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Peter Caldwell
Doughty Street Chambers, London
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Work Department
Criminal Law and Appeals
Extradition
Business Crime and Investigations
International Law & Arbitration
Professional Discipline and Regulation
Data Protection and Information Law
Position
Peter Caldwell specialises in cases of financial misconduct and extradition. He advises and represents individuals and businesses in international investigations of bribery, money laundering and sanctions compliance. Peter is head of Doughty Street International’s Sanctions Team.
Clients value his international criminal law and public law experience for advice on sanctions and regulatory compliance.
Career
Year of call: 1995
Peter is ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a leading barrister, (Band 1), in international crime and extradition and criminal fraud.
“Peter is a giant in this field. He has a deep knowledge of international crime and extradition”; “an intelligent, tactically astute and decisive advocate, who impresses with his ability to master complex arguments” - Legal 500
Peter has over twenty years' experience defending in criminal and regulatory cases where the outcome depends on witness examination and trial advocacy. In recent years he has successfully defended:
A company director in the first prosecution of a Bitcoin operator by the Isle of Man FSA. A solicitor prosecuted on allegations of cheating the Revenue; A company director accused of land banking fraud.Peter is regularly instructed to defend in proceedings brought by the Serious Fraud Office: Allied Irish Bank fraud; Independent Insurance Group Plc; BAe Systems Plc in SFO (Tanzanian radar contract).
Mentions
London Bar
Fraud: crime
Leading junior2Peter Caldwell – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Peter is committed to achieving the best results for his clients. He is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer and a pleasure to work with. On his feet, Peter is calm and collected, with the ability to easily guide the judge and jury through the most complex arguments.'