Peter Binning

Peter specialises in business crime and regulatory litigation with many years experience in fraud, extradition, mutual legal assistance and tax evasion cases. In its 2006 edition the Chambers Guide says "as good a solicitor you will ever find - straightforward and Straight-talking..." and a "guru for tax fraud matters". The 2007 edition described Peter as being ''the number one choice for referrals'' and ''having an unrivalled reputation in the field of criminal fraud.''  The 2008 edition variously describes him as being "very switched-on,” “one step ahead’’ having ‘’an enormous range of experience and knowledge’’ as well as being ‘’a very creative thinker and an extremely hard worker.”

Past cases include investigations and prosecutions by all major prosecuting bodies in cases relating to international fraud, corruption, money laundering and all forms of tax and duty evasion, including civil fraud investigations conducted by HM Revenue and Customs.

International cases have included a major North American cartel case, extradition cases involving Russia and Dubai and cases involving requests to freeze assets in the UK from overseas prosecuting authorities.

He has also advised clients faced with Official Secrets Act investigations, prosecutions for cyber and high tech crimes and regulatory investigations concerning financial services, firearms, health and safety and export control. He also advises on general crime matters.

He advises in professional disciplinary matters brought against accountants and lawyers and in relation to public inquiries such as the Bloody Sunday Inquiry in which he acted for a former soldier.

Peter has advised a public authority in connection with its prosecution and investigation policy as well as a wide variety of clients, including companies, journalists, lawyers and other professionals in relation to the anti-terrorism legislation, money laundering compliance, search warrants, production orders and criminal investigations generally.

He is a regular speaker and writer on subjects related to international crime, fraud and regulation. He is an editor of "Practically Fraud", published by Butterworths. He has made many broadcasting appearances on criminal justice issues. He is an officer of the Business Crime Committee of the International Bar Association, Treasurer of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association and a member of the Council of Justice, the British Section of the International Commission of Jurists.

Peter graduated in law from Exeter University. He joined the firm as a partner in December 2001 from Peters & Peters. He was formerly a prosecutor with the Serious Fraud Office from 1994 to 1996. Before that he prosecuted at the Crown Prosecution Service having initially been called to the Bar.

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