POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

Andrew Mitchell KC is a famed individual who is extensively experienced in POCA work, whose practice covers a wide array of cases including those concerning money laundering, asset recovery, bribery and corruption. Frequently instructed in high-profile and complex matters, he is considered to be a master litigator who represents clients at the top level including in the Court of Appeal. The matters he undertakes regularly include international elements.

"The quality of his advice is great, and his approach is very good. He is very reputed in this space and he turns things around very quickly."

Kennedy Talbot KC is a highly regarded silk who frequently handles civil recovery, restraint, receivership and confiscation cases. Clients include private individuals and financial institutions. His practice covers advice on money laundering obligations compliance and novel regulatory developments.

"Kennedy is excellent. He has encyclopedic knowledge of the law and he always looks to give pragmatic, realistic advice."

"He is a very respectful and very sophisticated advocate who can present his arguments in a number of different ways, which is incredibly impressive."

"When you instruct Kennedy, you know you are going to be given an academic and legal masterclass in confiscation. He is at the top of his game."

Martin Evans KC boasts expertise in both POCA and criminal fraud matters, and is particularly adept at restraint, confiscation and civil recovery cases. He represents defendants, receivers, companies and prosecuting agencies, among others.Evans has been instructed in numerous cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

"Martin has a great ability to cut to the chase and then work strategically on a case, advising his clients on all the options. He offers a one-stop shop and is an excellent brief."

Barry Stancombe is a POCA and asset forfeiture specialist with noteworthy experience in civil recovery and receivership. He acts for prosecuting agencies such as the SFO and FCA, as well as receivers, defendants and companies. His work includes fraud-related restraint and receivership matters. Instructed in high-profile cases, often with international components, Stancombe has had involvement in a number of matters that have helped to develop the law relating to asset recovery.

"Barry has a thorough understanding of proceeds of crime in an insolvency context. He's practical, helpful, great with clients and someone who knows just about everyone involved in the market."

Fiona Jackson is an experienced criminal counsel who assists defence and prosecution clients with fraud, POCA and asset recovery matters. She is frequently instructed in cases with international elements, including those relating to international mutual legal assistance and international regulatory work. Jackson is experienced at representing clients at all court levels and is a regular in the High Court and Court of Appeal.

"Fiona is excellent and an expert in all things POCA, having specialised in the sector for a long time. She gives clear advice and has a nice manner."

"Fiona's grasp of the area and the principal issues involved is very good. She's also well organised, diligent and calm."

Ian Smith is a commercial litigator and criminal lawyer who has a specialist knowledge of POCA. He is known for handling more general complex commercial cases with a fraud element. Smith is experienced in civil recovery restraint orders and enforcement proceedings, both domestically and internationally. He also covers advisory work on anti-money laundering regulation.

"Ian Smith's work is brilliant. He is the go-to man in POCA for when civil law meets criminal law."

He's very good both on paper and when it comes to handling the clients.

Penelope Small is recognised for her specialist expertise in POCA proceedings, asset recovery and restraint orders in both the civil and criminal spheres. She represents prosecuting authorities and defendants, and regularly tackles cases with cross-border aspects to them. Small has particular expertise in third-party representation.

"Penelope is a tenacious advocate who fights her client's corner well. Her written work is concise and well thought through - she presents all the relevant issues admirably."

"Penelope Small is really ahead of the game in asset forfeiture. She's a great tactician who is fantastic to work with."

"She has a huge amount of knowledge and a very good handle on all things POCA-related."

Catherine Collins is experienced in both the prosecution and defence of asset forfeiture issues. She frequently advises and represents third parties in a broad range of POCA and financial crime cases, particularly matters with a civil and criminal law crossover. Collins is appointed to the SFO Proceeds of Crime B Panel and the SFO Prosecution B Panel.

"Catherine is very bright. Her knowledge is second to none, and her skeleton arguments are beautifully pitched."

"She has a real mastery of the issues involved in confiscations arising out of fraud."

"Catherine has such a good eye for detail and you can trust her completely. She is very good on her feet and superb at her job, I wouldn't like to be opposite her in a POCA case."

Christopher Convey frequently acts for defendants and third parties in POCA proceedings relating to allegations of business crime and corporate wrongdoing, regularly appearing before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He has particular experience advising offshore trusts on money laundering and compliance issues.

"Christopher is exceptionally bright, very hard-working and easy to get on with. If you have a client with a complex matter, he's the first person to speak to."

Faisal Osman is a POCA practitioner specialising in domestic and international civil recovery stemming from commercial wrongdoing. He advises claimants and third parties on asset recovery matters, and also handles confiscation, fraud and regulatory enforcement cases. He is regularly instructed in appeals against confiscations, and his clients include governments and commercial organisations, among others.

"Faisal Osman is very user-friendly with clients and someone who explains things in a very digestible way."

"Faisal is an excellent barrister."

"Faisal has a very nice manner in court. Being so well prepared, he produces neat, succinct submissions that are quietly impressive."

Graham Brodie KC acts for claimants and defendants in proceedings relating to allegations of commercial wrongdoing, and is renowned for his involvement in civil fraud and asset forfeiture cases. He handles cases concerning restraint, freezing and confiscation of assets in both the civil and criminal spheres. Brodie is regularly instructed in POCA cases that are multi-jurisdictional in nature.

"Graham is great. He has a really lovely persuasive manner and is a true strategist."

"Graham Brodie KC is a great thinker and a superb advocate who has a fabulous command of criminal law."

Mark Rainsford KC handles specialised financial crime, proceeds of crime and asset recovery cases, and boasts particular expertise in money laundering matters. His clients include major financial institutions and private individuals. Rainsford is further instructed by prosecution agencies.

"Mark is an excellent practitioner who has an encyclopedic knowledge of POCA."

"He has a really lovely manner in court and delivers good, persuasive arguments."