POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Blackfords is a respected firm with a strong reputation for handling high-profile fraud, POCA and asset forfeiture matters. The firm offers a specialist confiscation and restraint team which handles complex proceeds of crime work. It is frequently instructed on matters arising from high-profile criminal frauds, drug supply cases and robberies. The firm also acts for clients in confiscation and civil recovery proceedings relating to money laundering and mortgage fraud. The lawyers have notable experience in cases with cross-border aspects.
Strengths
"They have an innovative approach and are at ease with cases involving novel assets and asset classes, such as cryptocurrency."
"I refer clients to Blackfords because I know they'll be so well looked after."
Work Highlights
Blackfords acted for a high net worth individual in third party POCA proceedings surrounding £18 million worth of Bitcoin allegedly from an illegal drugs operation.
