Ranking tables
UK Bar All Circuits POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture
Rankings overview for Sets
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Jonathan Fisher KC Red Lion Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Martin Evans KC 33 Chancery Lane16 Years Ranked
- Tim Owen KC Matrix Chambers28 Years Ranked
- Clare Montgomery KC
- Simon Farrell KC
Band 2
- Andrew Bird KC 5 St Andrew's Hill13 Years Ranked
- Gillian Jones KC Red Lion Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Mark Rainsford KC 33 Chancery Lane10 Years Ranked
- Andrew Sutcliffe KC
- Richard Fisher KC
Band 3
- Graham Brodie KC 33 Chancery Lane17 Years Ranked
- Hugo Keith KC 3 Raymond Buildings20 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Ashley-Norman KC 3 Raymond Buildings24 Years Ranked
- Tim Green KC Henderson Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Adrian Eissa KC
- Andrew Campbell-Tiech KC
- Nathaniel Rudolf KC
Band 1
Band 2
- Alexander Cook 4 Stone Buildings8 Years Ranked
- Barnaby Hone 5 St Andrew's Hill4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Convey 33 Chancery Lane11 Years Ranked
- Ian Smith 33 Chancery Lane14 Years Ranked
- Michael Newbold Foundry Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Penelope Small 33 Chancery Lane7 Years Ranked
- Sarah Wood 5 St Andrew's Hill4 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Yeo
- Oliver Powell
- Paul Jarvis
Band 3
- Andrew Evans 18 St John Street1 Years Ranked
- Anita Clifford Red Lion Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Anna Keighley 187 Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Catherine Collins 33 Chancery Lane3 Years Ranked
- Edward Craven Matrix Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Faisal Osman 33 Chancery Lane7 Years Ranked
- Ian Whitehurst Exchange Chambers11 Years Ranked
- John Townsend 33 Chancery Lane2 Years Ranked
- Lisa Freeman Furnival Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Tom Rainsbury 3 Verulam Buildings2 Years Ranked
- Anne Jeavons
- Ellis Sareen
- Jonathan Lennon
- Theodor van Sante
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 33 Chancery LanePOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedA highly praised set with experience across the full spectrum of POCA matters, which is especially noted for its expertise in money laundering investigations. Members act for defendants and prosecutors alike in cases which are often high-profile and international in nature. They also frequently represent receivers and third parties with regard to issues ranging from civil recovery and restraint proceedings to regulatory advice. Intrusting solicitors note: "The individuals here have an impressive ability to grasp cross-jurisdictional issues, however esoteric, arising within the context of confiscation cases. All are exceptionally diligent."
Band 2
2 3 Raymond BuildingsPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedA distinguished set with expertise in both domestic and cross-border POCA matters, whose members represent a variety of clients including prosecuting agencies, third parties and defendants. Barristers here frequently advise on money laundering issues and are instructed in cases concerning civil recovery proceedings, restraint and confiscation. Recent cases of interest include a successful challenge to a UK restraint order in support of an investigation by the Vatican into an allegation of fraud against it totalling over USD300 million.2 5 St Andrew's HillPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedA set well versed in all POCA issues which garners particular praise for representing clients facing confiscation orders and AFOs. Its barristers often act in multi-jurisdictional matters, and are instructed by a broad range of enforcement receivers, defendants and prosecuting authorities. They have an additional specialism in matters with combined family/matrimonial proceedings. Interviewees report: "This is an excellent set with a proven track record of working on cases in a domestic and international environment."2 6KBW College HillPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedMuch lauded for its financial crime work, 6KBW has experience across the full spectrum of POCA work, tackling everything from restraint orders and regulatory advice to asset recovery. Its members often handle cases relating to international money laundering investigations, and are instructed by both private individuals and prosecuting agencies, among other clients. They are noted for their handling of the more complex cases in this sphere and have extensive Supreme Court experience.2 Matrix ChambersPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedMatrix Chambers receives plaudits for its strength in POCA proceedings, and houses individuals who are no strangers to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Members act for prosecutors, individuals and corporations in civil recovery, confiscation and enforcement proceedings, and have great expertise in money laundering cases. The set's POCA practice is global in nature with members having handled cases not only in the UK, but also in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Guernsey, Mauritius, and the Caribbean.