Nichola Peters
Addleshaw GoddardThe global investigations team at Addleshaw Goddard expertly handles a broad range of corporate crime mandates, including international sanctions issues, contentious financial services regulatory matters, and investigations. The highly regarded Michelle de Kluyver, described by clients as a ‘superstar of the field’, oversees the team; de Kluyver takes point on cross-border financial crime investigations, as well as compliance and governance issues. Working alongside her is Nichola Peters, whose extensive expertise encompasses DPAs, corporate advisory work, and investigations into corruption, sanctions violations, terrorist financing, and fraud. Polly Sprenger is a key name for private prosecutions as well as complex fraud and workplace misconduct investigations. Also in the core team is Neeta Chityal, who was promoted to partner in May 2023; Chityal is a key contact for financial institutions seeking advice on cross-border corporate crime and regulatory investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘A superb team with wonderful talents across all fields. Always practical, they are a delight to work with. They work collaboratively to ensure a proper division of responsibility and constantly cross-check their strategies. Their professional commitment is first class and they are among the best in the field.’
‘Michelle de Kluyver is outstanding. An insightful and shrewd lawyer with wonderful judgment. She is hard to beat. Nichola Peters is a charming adviser and gives far-sighted practical advice. Neeta Chityal has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and the details of her cases. Amazing.'
‘Nichola Peters is a delight. Incredibly hard-working and will always go the extra mile for her clients. Michelle de Kluyver is exceptional. She has incredible forensic instinct and her judgment can always be relied on. Neeta Chityal is an up-and-coming star.’
‘Michelle de Kluyver is a knowledgeable and thoughtful practitioner, a pleasure to work with and always on top of the issues.’
‘An exceptional team with standout capabilities in this area. An ability and desire to develop a deep understanding of the highly regulated industry in which we operate and to translate that understanding into nuanced legal advice and counsel. An ability to "see round corners".’
‘Michelle de Kluyver, Nichola Peters and Neeta Chityal are exceptional lawyers in this space. Knowledgeable, committed, and a huge pleasure to work with.’
‘Michelle de Kluyver is a superstar of the field, providing clear, intelligent legal advice with humility and tact. Nichola Peters is committed to her clients and excels in finding practical solutions.’
‘Harriet Territt and Matt Worby provided excellent advice.’
Key clients
- Entain plc
- Global Loan Agency Services (GLAS)
Work highlights
- Advised Entain Plc on its DPA with the CPS and HMRC.
- Providing sanctions compliance and advisory support for Global Loan Advisory Services on several transactions.
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Michelle de Kluyver