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6KBW College Hill

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

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6KBW College Hill

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Much lauded for its financial crime work, 6KBW has experience across the full spectrum of POCA work, tackling everything from restraint orders and regulatory advice to asset recovery. Its members often handle cases relating to international money laundering investigations, and are instructed by both private individuals and prosecuting agencies, among other clients. They are noted for their handling of the more complex cases in this sphere and have extensive Supreme Court experience. Members of the set have recently been involved in one of a series of cases heard by the Court of Appeal concerning the circumstances in which the Crown Court may decline to make a confiscation order for technical reasons. The Court of Appeal allowed the prosecution’s appeal.

Richard Summerscales is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are very strong. They were responsive and helpful to us throughout the duration of the case.

    POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Perry
    David Perry

    David Perry

    David Perry KC is a market leader for advice on restraint and money laundering matters. His practice covers high-profile and complex proceedings before all higher courts, and he has a wealth of experience representing both prosecuting and defending parties. Perry is renowned for being instructed in cases with international elements.

    David Perry is just an out-and-out star.

    • David Perry is the best barrister at the Criminal Bar, bar none. He works like a slave six days a week. Every Supreme Court judge you ask says he is their favourite barrister.

      POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondentUK Bar
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  • William Hays
    William Hays

    William Hays

    William Hays regularly advises companies, individuals and prosecuting authorities with regard to money laundering cases and in civil recovery and confiscation proceedings. He represents clients at all levels, including before the Supreme Court, and is highly active in international cases. Hays is a contributor to Blackstone’s criminal practice on the subject of POCA.

    • He has a wealth of knowledge in financial crime and money laundering cases.

      POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondentUK Bar

    • A barrister who produces really excellent drafting and great submissions.

      POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondentUK Bar
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  • Jonathan Hall
    Jonathan Hall

    Jonathan Hall

    Jonathan Hall KC is highly esteemed for his work in civil recovery, and is an expert on freezing and disclosure orders. He also advises on domestic and international restraint and receivership in confiscation cases. Hall has recently been handling work surrounding Unexplained Wealth Orders.

    • A very well-established practitioner, who has great tactical judgement and excellent client-handling skills.

      POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondentUK Bar
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  • Paul Jarvis
    Paul Jarvis

    Paul Jarvis

    Paul Jarvis KC defends and prosecutes in confiscation hearings and enforcement proceedings, and is experienced in handling related appeals. His practice encompasses advising individuals and corporations on the cross-border aspects of money laundering. He is regularly instructed by the CPS Proceeds of Crime Unit to prosecute appeals in the Court of Appeal against the decisions of lower courts, and also by local authorities in respect of confiscation proceedings that arise out of regulatory offending.

    • Paul Jarvis is hard-working, tenacious and a bright guy.

      POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondentUK Bar

    • Paul did a really difficult job very well and marshalled the facts in the case very quickly. He put through a good appeal, despite a difficult client. His oral submissions were excellent.

      POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondentUK Bar
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