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Band 3

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

UK-wide

4 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Paul O'Donnell

UK

Practice Areas

Paul specialises in commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on cases involving commercial wrongdoing. Areas of expertise include civil fraud, interim injunctions, freezing orders, financial crime, asset forfeiture, proceeds of crime and civil recovery.

Career

Paul has been instrumental in the development of the Business Crime and Civil Recovery department at iLaw and leads the Construction Disputes department at iLaw.

Prior to joining iLaw in July 2024, Paul practised at Partner level, leading a nationally recognised department specialising in financial crime, proceeds of crime and civil recovery and acted as a financial crime advisor to one of the largest investment banks in the world.

Paul is dual qualified in England and Wales, in Northern Ireland and in New York.

Paul is actively engaged in the legal community as a member of the Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA), Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association (POCLA) and the London Irish Lawyers Association (LILA).

Industry colleagues say that Paul “… prepares cases meticulously…”, “…leaves no stone unturned and has excellent knowledge …”, “… is attentive, thorough and calm…” and “… it is astonishing just how hard he works.”

Professional Memberships

Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA)

Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association (POCLA)

London Irish Lawyers Association (LILA)

Chambers Review

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POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - UK-wide

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Band 3
Individual Editorial
Paul O'Donnell specialises in POCA work and regularly acts for high net worth individuals on cross-border matters. He is particularly adept at handling confiscation proceedings.

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