Corker Binning, POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

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Provided by Corker Binning

Corker Binning is a leading niche criminal and regulatory investigations and litigation practice which largely focusses on serious financial crime including money laundering. The firm act in some of the largest and most complex international confiscation and cash forfeiture cases.

The firm has substantial experience of advising businesses and individuals in confiscation proceedings, cash seizures and restraint orders and is the first port of call for many clients facing POCA proceedings. The firm also advises firms and individuals in investigations concerning non-compliance with the anti-money laundering regime.

Corker Binning takes a strategic approach to the confiscation regime, from the beginning of an investigation to post conviction confiscation. The team’s experience and tenacity enables them to negotiate fair and favourable outcomes for all clients.

Partners Andrew Smith and Peter Binning also provide free advice to fellow solicitors via the Law Society’s Anti-Money Laundering Guidance Scheme.

Chambers Review

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POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Corker Binning is a boutique practice advising individuals and corporates on white-collar and business crime, as well as related proceeds of crime cases. The firm is experienced in cross-jurisdictional confiscation matters, cash seizures and restraint orders. Corker Binning offers a comprehensive service to clients thanks to its top-tier crime, extradition and financial crime practices. The lawyers have a wealth of experience acting for clients under investigation by HMRC, the SFO and other enforcement agencies in international money laundering cases.

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Strengths

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Corker Binning has excellent, user-friendly and pragmatic advisers. The lawyers are knowledgeable and a reassuring presence for clients. They jump on matters quickly and are great to work with.

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondent
UK

Corker Binning has excellent, user-friendly and pragmatic advisers. The lawyers are knowledgeable and a reassuring presence for clients. They jump on matters quickly and are great to work with.

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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David Corker

Senior Statespeople

Consultant David Corker is held in high esteem for the depth of his experience in the area. He advises on international money laundering cases and assists clients that are under investigation by the NCA and SFO.

He's fantastic - a great strategist and very creative. He sees solutions others don't.

David Corker is a doyen of his area and thinks like a chess master.

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Andrew Smith

Band 2

Andrew Smith specialises in money laundering cases and regularly advises clients undergoing criminal investigation by the NCA, as well as those facing FCA regulatory investigations.

Andrew is a really deep thinker. He has an acute mind, and his legal analysis is second to none.

Andrew Smith is really excellent - very quiet, measured and a very good lawyer.

He is brilliant - cerebral, very smart and pragmatic.

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Jessica Parker

Band 3

Jessica Parker garners praise for representing clients in confiscation proceedings. She also frequently acts on cross-border matters relating to money laundering.

Jessica is sharp, personable and client-focused. She is an excellent team leader and gets the best from the team.

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