POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture
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Band 2
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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 a judicial review lodged by the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), representing the Government Legal Department after claims were made by the WUC that duties on cotton produced in Xinjiang forms an offence under Sections 328 and 329 of POCA.
Richard Summerscales is the senior clerk.
Notable Practitioners
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 KC is at the top of the profession. He's an amazing advocate who tackles the most difficult of cases with ease."
"He is just a superb barrister. Appeal judges take him very seriously indeed."
Jonathan Hall KC is highly esteemed for his work in civil recovery, and 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.
"Jonathan's advice is focused and strategic."
"He has an analytical mind and is hugely impressive."
Paul Jarvis 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.
"It's his outstanding intellectual ability that gives him an advantage."
"Paul is exceptionally bright and hard-working. He's a real high-flyer."
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.
"William Hays is very smart on all things related to POCA. He's a technical guy who's very easy to work with and very hard-working."
"He is really excellent at drafting and makes great submissions."