Peter acts on behalf of parties affected by proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (PoCA). He represents third parties and interested persons in restraint and confiscation proceedings and acts in civil recovery proceedings in the Magistrates’ Court and the High Court.

His recent work includes:

Challenges to account freezing orders
Advice on disclosure orders and Unexplained Wealth Orders
Challenges to receivership proceedings in respect of assets subject to confiscation orders
Representing third parties in respect of confiscation proceedings
Representing third parties in respect of restraint proceedings
Challenges to decisions in forfeiture proceedings
Peter regularly acts in civil recovery proceedings pursuant to Parts 5 and 6 of PoCA before the High Court.

He can advise on:

Applying for an exclusion from a Property Freezing Order.
Responding to a Disclosure Order
Contesting applications for a civil recovery order.

Peter advises senior managers in corporate internal investigations at the highest level. He is regularly instructed for the defence in SFO prosecutions and in investigations by the FCA and HMRC.

Legal 500 ranks Peter as a leading barrister for fraud and international criminal cases:

“An intelligent, tactically astute and decisive advocate, who impresses with his ability to master complex arguments”

Chambers UK says:

"Really personable and strong on the detail." "He's able to guide the client and the jury through the problems and he's totally unflappable. Every cross-examination is a masterclass from him."

Peter has over 25 years’ experience in defending people accused of serious criminal offences, and preserving the reputations of those falsely accused.

He has defended in cases ranging as widely as conspiracy to burgle the Fitzwilliam Museum, the manslaughter of 50 Chinese immigrants, the handling of stolen diamonds and cocaine supply "on an industrial scale".
He has particular experience in National Security cases and representing those subject to ancillary orders such as TPIMs.

In very many of the cases in which he has acted the prosecution has been stopped or discontinued following legal submissions on disclosure, abuse of process or the sufficiency of the evidence.
Peter also brings his experience in Judicial Review proceedings to successfully challenge decisions of the CPS to prosecute and, when acting for victims of crime, not to prosecute.

Peter has also advised on private prosecutions both on behalf of victims of crime and for those accused of crime by private prosecutors.

Peter has acted in the landmark cases which have shaped the law of extradition since the commencement of the Extradition Act 2003. He is consistently “Top Ranked” in Band 1 of Chambers UK.
Peter can advise how to assemble expert witnesses and human rights materials and present effective arguments in court to demonstrate:
- Political motivation and risk of persecution in the requesting state.
- Risk of an unfair trial (Article 6)
- Risks of or ill-treatment by reason of prison conditions (Article 3)
- Risks of prejudice by reason of a requested person’s race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation or political opinions.

Peter advises on Interpol Red Notices
- Subject Access Requests to the CCF
- Status Requests to NCB
- Preventative Requests
- Request to withdraw a Red Notice or diffusion

Peter has longstanding experience in sanctions work including trade sanctions and export controls. His practice encompasses compliance and licensing advice to businesses and individuals, as well representation in enforcement investigations. Peter has acted in a number of high-profile US Sanctions cross-border cases and in investigations by the United Nations. He also acts for designated persons in reviews and challenges to UN and FCDO designations.

Chambers UK says:

"Peter is a really excellent sanctions barrister. He is engaged, involved in the details and on top of everything."

"Peter has a very good grasp of sanctions guidance, He is exceptional and has an engaging personality, making a standout sanctions lawyer."

"Peter is a really measured advocate who judges and prosecutors listen to. He's the epitome of reasonableness and fairness."

His recent work includes:

Securing withdrawal of OFSI disclosure notice
Advising UK Plc on compliance with UK trade sanctions
Acting for Designated Persons in respect of licensing and challenges to designations.
Advising UK corporates on licensing applications to OFSI and ECJU
Advice to law firms on internal compliance with restrictions on the provision of legal services
Advising on monetary penalties in relation to sanctions compliance.

Peter has longstanding experience in sanctions work including trade sanctions and export controls. His practice encompasses compliance and licensing advice to businesses and individuals, as well representation in enforcement investigations. Peter has acted in a number of high-profile US Sanctions cross-border cases and in investigations by the United Nations. He also acts for designated persons in reviews and challenges to UN and FCDO designations.

Chambers UK says:

"Peter is a really excellent sanctions barrister. He is engaged, involved in the details and on top of everything."

"Peter has a very good grasp of sanctions guidance, He is exceptional and has an engaging personality, making a standout sanctions lawyer."

"Peter is a really measured advocate who judges and prosecutors listen to. He's the epitome of reasonableness and fairness."

His recent work includes:

Securing withdrawal of OFSI disclosure notice
Advising UK Plc on compliance with UK trade sanctions
Acting for Designated Persons in respect of licensing and challenges to designations.
Advising UK corporates on licensing applications to OFSI and ECJU
Advice to law firms on internal compliance with restrictions on the provision of legal services
Advising on monetary penalties in relation to sanctions compliance.