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London

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Nick Vamos

Spear’s Review

Nick Vamos, partner and head of business crime at Peters & Petershas more than 20 years of experience at the forefront of criminal law, with extensive expertise in complex, international and high-profile matters.

He was previously head of special crime and head of extradition at the Crown Prosecution Service, and draws on his experience to act for clients facing investigation in multiple jurisdictions, including high-profile extradition and mutual legal assistance cases and disputes over Interpol red notices.

‘I use my deep knowledge of international criminal investigations and prosecution decision-making to understand my clients’ risks, clarify their objectives and manage their way through whatever legal crisis or entanglement they are facing,’ he tells Spear’s.

He has represented former Prime Minister Boris Johnson as well as the Post Office in a number of appeals in the Horizon case.

Rank: Top Recommended

Top Recommended 2025, Criminal Lawyers & White-Collar Crime

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