/Home/UK/POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture in UK-wide/BCL Solicitors LLP
View profile of BCL Solicitors LLP
Department profile
BCL Solicitors LLP
Department profile | BCL Solicitors LLP
POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

About

Provided by BCL Solicitors LLP

BCL advises clients in relation to money laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) issues, including restraint, freezing, receivership, confiscation, cash seizure, unexplained wealth and civil recovery.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - UK-wide

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

BCL Solicitors is a market-leading defence practice that handles the full spectrum of POCA and asset forfeiture matters. The firm frequently assists high-profile individuals and corporate clients with anti-money laundering compliance as well as representing them in investigations and pre- and post-conviction litigation. Its lawyers have strong expertise in regard to unexplained wealth orders and account freezing orders. The POCA practice benefits from the firm's complementary specialisms in general crime, financial crime and tax fraud.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

BCL is highly strategic and pragmatic in its approach. It focuses on the most efficient approach to reaching the desired outcome for each matter, despite complexities or sensitivities.

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondent
UK

They are very customer-oriented, very pleasant to work with and always available.

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondent
UK

The team is very practical, to the point and easy to communicate with.

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

John Binns
1
John Binns
1
Band 1

John Binns is highly experienced in POCA work, with notable expertise in cross-border matters. He has a wide-ranging practice advising on money laundering and UWOs.

John is a pre-eminent practitioner in the area and a go-to expert.

John is very knowledgeable and clear-cut in his advice.

He has an appetite for all things related to the proceeds of crime. When he writes articles or gives seminars you can see his passion and his interest and enthusiasm for this area of law.

John is a patient, thoughtful and intelligent adviser who gives robust advice.

View Profile
Richard Sallybanks
1
Richard Sallybanks
1
Band 1

Richard Sallybanks is highlighted for the depth of his POCA experience and frequently acts on complex multi-jurisdictional matters relating to financial crime.

Richard Sallybanks is a good operator.

Richard is a phenomenal POCA lawyer.

He's a brilliant strategist and very good at giving clients advice. He's very easy to work with on that basis.

View Profile
Shaul Brazil
2
Shaul Brazil
2
Band 2

Shaul Brazil represents both individuals and companies in POCA matters relating to financial crime. He undertakes a range of work but stands out for his advice on money laundering.

Shaul is very committed and always available. He has an eye for detail without losing sight of the big picture.

He's a phenomenal lawyer who is very kind and generous with his time.

He is a pleasure to work with; he's pragmatic, clear and focused on the best outcome for the client.

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
BCL Solicitors LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

UK-wide

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture
John Binns
1
John Binns
1
Band 1
View Profile
Richard Sallybanks
1
Richard Sallybanks
1
Band 1
View Profile
Shaul Brazil
2
Shaul Brazil
2
Band 2
View Profile

Members

Provided by BCL Solicitors LLP