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Kingsley Napley LLP

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

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Kingsley Napley LLP

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POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Kingsley Napley fields an outstanding practice that frequently defends corporate entities and high-profile individuals in restraint and money laundering matters. The team also acts for public bodies and private individuals in confiscation proceedings. The firm regularly advises on compliance issues relating to criminal and regulatory liability under POCA and continues to be instructed on complex, high-profile and cross-border cases. The team's broad experience includes representing clients under investigation by the SFO, the NCA and HMRC, as well as international authorities. The lawyers have a solid background in advising on freezing orders and asset forfeiture proceedings and also advise on prospective UWOs.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kingsley Napley represented Spotlight on Corruption concerning its intervention in the Court of Appeal case challenging the NCA’s decision not to investigate cotton produced by Uyghur forced labour imported into the UK.

Strengths

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  • They stand out for their deep expertise, strategic approach and ability to handle complex cases with precision. Their thorough understanding of POCA matters and strong track record set them apart.

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  • Kingsley Napley has assembled a very impressive group of lawyers. This gives them insight that other firms cannot match. They have the expertise to take on the most complex matters with great skill.

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  • It's a premier firm with long-standing expertise in POCA cases. The client is aware of the realistic objectives to be achieved and it is one of the leaders in this area.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan Grimes
    Jonathan Grimes

    Jonathan Grimes

    Jonathan Grimes acts for individuals and corporate clients and has notable experience contesting freezing orders. He has standout experience advising on cases with international elements.

    • Jonathan is one of my go-tos. He has a real expertise in AML work. I really trust his judgement; he doesn't put a foot wrong.

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    • He is wonderfully able. He is also very nimble, flexible and imaginative. He is very good with clients.

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  • Edmund Smyth
    Edmund Smyth

    Edmund Smyth

    Edmund Smyth can advise on complex cases that involve both civil and criminal aspects. He has notable experience assisting clients that have been served with freezing and forfeiture orders.

    • He has strong commercial awareness, offering practical and strategic advice that aligns with business realities.

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    • Ed provides excellent client service, and is always responsive and attentive to our needs. His work is highly sophisticated, demonstrating deep expertise in complex legal matters.

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    • Ed Smyth is excellent and really translated what the client wanted.

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  • Alun Milford
    Alun Milford

    Alun Milford

    Alun Milford was former General Counsel at the Serious Fraud Office and has extensive expertise in this field. He regularly advises on SFO investigations, fraud-related matters and account freezing orders.

    • He is a real statesman when it comes to decision-making.

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    • Alun is excellent. He has an incredibly deep subject matter knowledge and displays this in a client-friendly and practical way.

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  • Lucy Edwards
    Lucy Edwards

    Lucy Edwards

    Lucy Edwards has specialist expertise in advising insolvency practitioners on POCA matters and is highlighted for assisting with confiscation orders.

    • Lucy has an excellent grasp of what has to be done and an excellent grasp of the legislation behind the POCA work, which is complex in itself.

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    • Lucy Edwards has emotional intelligence and knows the field incredibly well.

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