Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Experts in London
We are specialist lawyers for heavyweight international disputes, providing expert legal representation in high-stakes cases where reputation, livelihood, and liberty are at risk. Our Business Crime & Investigations team is acknowledged as a leader in financial crime, with Chambers legal directory recognising us as pioneers in this field. We work closely with our Fraud & Commercial Disputes team, ranked as London's best civil fraud litigation boutique. Established in 1938, we are the first, largest, and most experienced business crime team in London, with top-tier civil fraud and commercial disputes capabilities. Our team of 70 international experts speaks 20 major languages and operates a global network of specialist lawyers and investigators.We handle complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes for clients across Asia-Pacific, Africa, Americas, Middle East, Russia/CIS, Europe, and the UK. Our historic casework includes landmark matters such as Guinness, Blue Arrow, Barlow Clowes, Maxwell, the Madoff Ponzi fraud, and the Post Office Horizon scandal. Client testimonials highlight our exceptional delivery standards, with one director noting 'work delivered to an exceptionally high standard and always on time'. We combine legal excellence with a commitment to justice for clients, communities, and future generations, evidenced by our detailed sustainability report.
Services
Commercial Litigation
International Arbitration
Criminal Investigations
Asset Recovery
Regulatory Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We have 85+ years' experience in business crime and commercial litigation
- Our team includes 70 multilingual legal experts across 20 jurisdictions
- We handle complex multi-jurisdictional cases with proven success in landmark matters
- Ranked top-tier by Chambers, Legal 500 and The Lawyer Awards
- We combine legal excellence with ethical client representation and sustainability commitment
What people say
Exceptionally high standard
Always on time
Outstanding financial crime practice
Best civil fraud litigation boutique
Exemplary team performance
Services
Commercial Litigation
We provide specialist representation in complex commercial litigation matters, focusing on civil fraud and high-value disputes. Our team handles cross-border insolvency cases, asset tracing, and enforcement of judgments globally. With Chambers-recognised expertise, we deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients facing financial crime allegations and contractual disputes.
Criminal Investigations
Our business crime team specialises in financial crime investigations, including money laundering, tax prosecutions, and extradition cases. We represent clients facing INTERPOL Red Notices, dawn raids, and regulatory enforcement actions. With the largest London-based team of its kind, we provide defence strategies for complex criminal proceedings.
International Arbitration
We manage international arbitration cases across multiple jurisdictions, combining litigation expertise with alternative dispute resolution techniques. Our practice covers commercial contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, and cross-border insolvency matters. We leverage a global network of legal professionals to achieve favourable outcomes for multinational clients.
Asset Recovery
Our specialists handle asset recovery and tracing operations for fraud victims, including enforcement of guarantees and security interests. We implement freezing injunctions and conduct investigations to locate concealed assets. The team has extensive experience in recovering funds from complex financial schemes and Ponzi frauds.
Regulatory Compliance
We advise businesses on compliance with financial regulations, anti-bribery laws, and sanctions regimes. Our services include internal investigations, risk assessments, and remediation strategies. We help clients navigate regulatory scrutiny from enforcement agencies and implement compliance frameworks to prevent future violations.
People
Helen McDowell
Managing Partner
Leading the firm with over 30 years' experience in complex litigation and dispute resolution. Specialises in strategic legal management and client relations.
Jonathan Tickner
Head of Fraud and Commercial Disputes
Recognised expert in civil fraud litigation with extensive trial experience. Leads high-profile cases involving asset recovery and financial crime.
Nick Vamos
Head of Business Crime
Former prosecutor with specialist knowledge of financial crime investigations. Advises on extradition matters and regulatory enforcement actions.
Neil Swift
Partner
Specialises in international arbitration and commercial disputes. Provides strategic counsel on cross-border litigation and enforcement proceedings.
Dr. Vlad Meerovich
Partner
Expert in complex financial crime cases and regulatory compliance. Advises multinational corporations on anti-money laundering frameworks and internal investigations.
Questions
What areas of law does Peters & Peters specialise in?
We specialise in business crime, civil fraud litigation, international arbitration, asset recovery, and regulatory compliance matters.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our team has 85+ years' combined experience handling complex cases, with 70 multilingual legal professionals across 20 jurisdictions.
Can you handle international legal matters?
Yes, we manage cross-border disputes in Asia-Pacific, Africa, Americas, Middle East, Russia/CIS, Europe and the UK.
What notable cases have you worked on?
Our historic cases include Guinness, Blue Arrow, Madoff Ponzi fraud, and the Post Office Horizon scandal.
How do you maintain client confidentiality?
We implement strict data protection protocols and secure communication channels for all client matters.
What recognition has the firm received?
We've won Chambers Commercial Disputes Team of the Year and The Lawyer Awards' Litigation Team of the Year.
