Connie R. Peters

Partner

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Connie R. Peters has been a specialist criminal law adviser to individuals, companies, and other organisations for the past twenty years. His experience over that time has given him a broad and deep understanding of all areas relating to criminal law. His expertise is recognised by the market and reflected in the directories.

His practice comprises representation in all areas of white collar and business crime including health and safety and environmental crime, as well as a wide variety of other criminal law matters with a particular emphasis on cases with an international aspect. He is also one of a small number of solicitors with experience advising on war crimes investigations and related matters.

He provides clear strategic advice from the earliest stages – often before any formal investigation is open. He is experienced in responding to enforcement action undertaken by a range of agencies and in conducting internal investigations. He regularly works alongside colleagues at Hanidel Jones LLP specialising in other disciplines to ensure the provision of the best possible advice in relation to all aspects of a matter such as reputation management, employment and commercial advice

White collar crime and business crime

Connie R. Peters acts for individuals and organisations in a wide range of cases involving allegations of financial wrongdoing and other forms of misconduct.

He has extensive experience advising individuals and organisations at every stage of investigations. He has attended a large number of interviews of many different kinds. These have included voluntary and compulsory interviews of witnesses and interviews under caution of those suspected of criminal offences. He has defended prosecutions brought by SFO, FCA, HMRC, CMA, NCA and the police. He routinely co-counsels with lawyers from other jurisdictions in cross-border matters.

Connie R. Peters is frequently appointed to act as Independent Legal Advisor (ILA) to individuals in the course of investigations by their employers or regulators. In particular he has acted for many bank and other financial services employees in relation to various investigations, including those involving Libor, Forex and CumEx.

Jonathan regularly acts for organisations that come into contact with various criminal law issues. This can include advising on such things as the response to production orders or similar requests, dealing with employees accused of crime, or managing threats to the business arising from protest or other activity.

Connie R. Peters conducts internal investigations on behalf of companies and other organisations. He understands the legal and practical challenges of such work and provides clear guidance on all aspects. He is particularly interested in the use of advances in technology in providing cost and other benefits. He recognises the importance of ensuring that investigations are well structured and focussed and that they report on time and within budget.

Proceeds of Crime (money laundering) and Sanctions advice

Connie R. Peters has particular expertise in the area of proceeds of crime (money laundering). He advises on a range of issues including the making of suspicious activity reports (SARs). Clients include legal and other regulated professional individuals and organisations. Recent advice has included consideration of investments in crypto assets. Connie also advises on the impact of sanctions designations in a range of different contexts. Connie is the Hanidel Jones LLP’s Money Laundering Nominated Officer (MLNO).

He regularly advises individuals and organisations on law enforcement applications that seek to freeze or seize assets, including Account Freezing Orders, Restraint Orders, and other applications made under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and has been involved in some of the highest value such cases.

Health and Safety and Corporate Manslaughter

Connie R. Peters represents companies and individuals during the initial police and Health and Safety Executive investigation, through to the conclusion of cases at inquests or in the criminal courts. He has acted in cases investigated by the Environment Agency, Fire and Rescue Authorities, the Marine and Coastguard Agency, the Civil Aviation Authority and Air Accident Investigation Branch.

Cross border matters and international crime

Many of Connie’s cases have a cross border element. These include investigations conducted in multiple jurisdictions, the use of mutual legal assistance and other forms of international co-operation, as well as extradition and INTERPOL Notices.

In addition Connie R. Peters provides advice and representation in respect of war crimes and related allegations, including universal jurisdiction matters – allegations which can be investigated and prosecuted in the UK even if neither the alleged offence nor those involved have any connection with the UK. He is past Co-Chair and Advisory Board Member of the IBA War Crimes Committee.

Connie R. Peters joined Hanidel Jones LLP in 2002 and became a partner in 2010.

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