Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP
Client SatisfactionLed by former CPS Head of Special Crime Nick Vamos, Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP‘s Business Crime & Investigations team is engaged by a wide array of clients for its capabilities regarding serious and complex general crime, and is especially noted for its expertise in pre-charge work. Senior partner Michael O’Kane fields decades of experience in high-level, international matters, and is particularly recommended for his experience in work concerning fraud, corruption, cartels, sanctions, and extradition. Anna Bradshaw is noted for her financial crime acumen, while Jasvinder Nakhwal’s track record includes numerous high-profile extradition cases. Of counsel Rachel Cook is a highly active figure noted for her capabilities in particularly sensitive cases.
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- 'The level of client care was exceptional. Their relationship with Counsel was also superb.'
- 'Progressive, modern, client focused and a formidable reputation.'
- 'A superb team offering excellent in-depth legal and strategic advice as well as outstanding client care. They were a voice of calm reason in a highly stressful situation and i will be forever grateful for their expertise and wisdom. I recommend them without hesitation.'
- 'The dedication and tenacity of the team is very impressive. Nothing is left to chance.'
- 'They have enjoyed a leading and deserved profile for many years.They recruit diversely and well. They obviously care and make a real impact upon the case. They remain conscious upon and fair as to costs.'
- 'Rachel Cook has clear and commendable judgement.'
- 'I have been fortunate enough to work with Rachel Cook for some years. She has a wonderful tenacity and always has a positive outlook on behalf of all her clients. She finds it easy to delegate as she knows her team with all their strengths and how to best handle all the issues that may arise. She has a very clear understanding of which counsel she wants to represent her client. She is devoted to her work but never at the expense of her home life. Rachel is wonderful at balancing everything in her life and the clients continue to benefit from her valued efforts.'
- 'Peters & Peters is head and shoulders above its competitors - no stone will be left unturned in the preparation of a case and the resources available - both in terms of technological and individual support - are impressive. Solicitors collaborate by providing strong support for counsel whilst taking the initiative when appropriate.'
Work highlights
- Acting for an FCA-regulated senior professional at a large accountancy firm accused of non-fatal strangulation. The client was acquitted of all allegations and obtained a defendant’s costs order.
- Acting for a high-net-worth individual facing an allegation of ajoint enterprise robbery, representing the client throughout the investigation stage, and now acting in the criminal crown court proceedings.
- Represented a young man, whose ex-girlfriend had accused him of sexual assault, false imprisonment and rape. After a two-week trial and only three hours of deliberation, the jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts, acquitting the client on all charges.
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Nick Vamos