Specialising in high-stakes international disputes, Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP delivers ‘efficient and top-quality advice’. In addition to the practice’s expertise in UK sanctions (including challenges) and export controls, it has a significant track record in successfully challenging INTERPOL Red Notices. Anna Bradshaw advises individuals and corporations on financial crime and economic sanctions-related risks, as well as compliance and enforcement issues; business crime specialist Michael O’Kane is ’an extremely effective advocate’; and Alistair Jones represents sanctioned parties in designation challenges.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They provide efficient and top-quality advice on a range of subjects, including the impact of both sanctions and export controls - such expertise in both areas is frequently required and this ability sets them apart.’
  • ‘The firm has considerable expertise in financial crime, which is so often needed in sanctions matters.’
  • ‘Everyone on the team is responsive and easy to collaborate with on cross-border matters. All members of the team are also bright, efficient and thoughtful.’
  • ‘Every matter is given the attention it needs in a timely, cost-effective manner.’

  • ‘Anna Bradshaw and her team have the depth and breadth that clients need, as they cover both sanctions and export controls.’

  • ‘Anna Bradshaw - clients are always impressed by her thoughtful analysis of the myriad of potential issues that come before her.’

  • ‘Michael O'Kane is an extremely effective advocate and he has an amazing ability to handle high-pressure, time-sensitive matters while exercising unsurpassed clarity of thought. A true professional in every respect.’

  • ‘Alistair Jones is responsive and brings considerable expertise to bear on complex matters.’

Key clients

  • CJSC Alfa Bank Belarus

Work highlights

  • Instructed to challenge Eugene Shvidler’s designation under the UK’s Russia sanctions regime.
  • Acted for Lev Khasis in a multi-jurisdictional sanctions challenge.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael O’Kane, Anna Bradshaw

Other key lawyers

Alistair Jones, Diana Czugler, Franziska Christen, Kerri McGuigan, Joseph Duggin