Michael Newbold
UK Bar Guide 2024
Band 2 : POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture
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Band 2
About
Provided by Michael Newbold
Practice Areas
Michael is an experienced advocate, practising in the areas of confiscation and asset forfeiture.
He advises and appears for prosecuting authorities, defendants, and alleged offenders, along with interested parties, in restraint and confiscation proceedings. Recent instructions include acting for the prosecutor in proceedings leading to the making of a £93m order.
In addition to instructions in cases involving pre-charge restraint orders and confiscation, Michael has a particular specialism in the enforcement of confiscation orders (including orders obtained outside the jurisdiction) and related appellate work. He is frequently instructed in proceedings involving the appointment of receivers for the purpose of enforcing orders under POCA and also the pre-2002 legislation.
Michael also has extensive experience in cases involving seized goods, regularly appearing in condemnation and restoration applications (and associated appeals) in relation to goods as diverse as dutiable products, gold and other precious metals, weapons, and prohibited drugs, along with items the export of which is prohibited by sanctions. He also acts for applicants and respondents in proceedings for the forfeiture of cash and other seized items, along with account freezing and forfeiture orders pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Career
Called 2004 (Inner Temple)
Professional Memberships
Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association; Fraud Lawyers Association; Criminal Bar Association.