Ranking tables
POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Andrew P Katzen Hickman & Rose23 Years Ranked
Andrew Smith Corker Binning16 Years Ranked
Anna Bradshaw Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP7 Years Ranked
Aziz Rahman Rahman Ravelli Solicitors16 Years Ranked- Colette Kelly Irwin Mitchell12 Years Ranked
Edmund Smyth Kingsley Napley LLP9 Years Ranked
James O'Hara Culbert Ellis 5 Years Ranked
Matthew Frankland PCB Byrne28 Years Ranked
Nadia Ryman Tuckers Solicitors11 Years Ranked
Ross Dixon Hickman & Rose15 Years Ranked
Shaul Brazil BCL Solicitors LLP10 Years Ranked- Helen LynchDraycott Browne Solicitors
Alun Milford Kingsley Napley LLP5 Years Ranked
Ben Rose Hickman & Rose20 Years Ranked
David Bloom Sonn Macmillan Walker2 Years Ranked- Frances Murray Russell-Cooke8 Years Ranked
Gary Bloxsome Blackfords LLP16 Years Ranked
Jessica Parker Corker Binning11 Years Ranked- Johanna Walsh Mishcon de Reya LLP6 Years Ranked
Lucy Edwards Kingsley Napley LLP13 Years Ranked- Matthew Ewens Mishcon de Reya LLP4 Years Ranked
Nick Brett Brett Wilson16 Years Ranked
Nicola Sharp Rahman Ravelli Solicitors12 Years Ranked- Pat Wilson Bark&co8 Years Ranked
Paul O'Donnell Culbert Ellis 5 Years Ranked
Sharron Boyce Brett Wilson2 Years Ranked- Mark BowenShearman Bowen & Co
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 BCL Solicitors LLPPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedBCL Solicitors is a market-leading defence practice that handles the full spectrum of POCA and asset forfeiture matters. The firm frequently assists high-profile individuals and corporate clients with anti-money laundering compliance as well as representing them in investigations and pre- and post-conviction litigation. Its lawyers have strong expertise in regard to unexplained wealth orders and account freezing orders. The POCA practice benefits from the firm's complementary specialisms in general crime, financial crime and tax fraud.
1 Corker BinningPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedCorker 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.
1 Kingsley Napley LLPPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedKingsley 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.
1 Peters & Peters Solicitors LLPPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedPeter & Peters Solicitors has a respected financial crime practice regularly advising high-profile individuals on POCA issues arising from investigations and prosecutions. The team is active in representing clients in account freezing and cash seizure orders and also offers advice on restraint, with particular experience advising affected third parties. It is a popular choice for clients involved in high-profile, high-value and cross-border proceedings. The firm also advises on anti-money laundering compliance.
Band 2
2 Hickman & RosePOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedHickman & Rose represents clients in confiscation proceedings arising from serious fraud convictions. The team advises both companies and individuals on compliance with POCA and potential liabilities in civil and criminal law. The firm provides assistance to businesses in a wide range of sectors on anti-money laundering compliance. The team also advises victims of crime on recovery measures. The firm represents clients in private prosecutions and offers advice on cash detention proceedings.
2 Kangs SolicitorsPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedKangs Solicitors in Birmingham has a dedicated white-collar crime team handling confiscations and cash seizures. The team frequently represents high-profile individuals with proceeds of crime issues following convictions for fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to supply drugs. The firm advises on civil cases brought by the NCA under POCA, including property freezing and civil recovery orders.
2 PCB ByrnePOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedPCB Byrne has noted capabilities handling regulatory compliance, account freezing orders, pre-charge restraint orders and criminal and civil forfeiture as well as post-conviction confiscation proceedings. The firm regularly acts for defendants, third parties and court receivers. The team is experienced in cross-border matters, including mutual legal assistance requests and jurisdictional challenges. It is bolstered by strong practices in financial crime and civil fraud.
2 Rahman Ravelli SolicitorsPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedRahman Ravelli Solicitors in Halifax is recognised as one of the leading firms for civil recovery cases, with broad expertise and experience defending clients in proceedings initiated by the NCA. The firm is adept at handling high-value confiscation cases, including instructions received post-conviction. The team regularly handles proceedings arising from drug supply, mortgage fraud, money laundering and tax evasion cases. It has notable experience in cases with cross-border aspects.
Band 3
3 Bark&coPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBark&co offers substantial experience in serious crime and fraud work, with a breadth of experience representing clients in criminal and civil forfeiture matters. The firm is regularly instructed by defendants in post-conviction proceedings brought by a range of prosecuting bodies including the SFO, the FCA and HMRC. The team is able to draw on its deep expertise in criminal law to advise its clients.
3 Blackfords LLPPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedBlackfords is a respected firm with a strong reputation for handling high-profile fraud, POCA and asset forfeiture matters. The firm offers a specialist confiscation and restraint team which handles complex proceeds of crime work. It is frequently instructed on matters arising from high-profile criminal frauds, drug supply cases and robberies. The firm also acts for clients in confiscation and civil recovery proceedings relating to money laundering and mortgage fraud. The lawyers have notable experience in cases with cross-border aspects.
3 Culbert EllisPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedCulbert Ellis is a highly respected firm for POCA and asset forfeiture work. The firm has a strong team of practitioners able to handle a wide range of matters including confiscation applications and forfeiture orders as well as freezing orders. Additionally, the team has knowledge of complex cases involving fraud, money laundering and FCA investigation related issues. Culbert Ellis is regularly sought out to advise both corporates and individuals.
3 Sonn Macmillan WalkerPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedSonn Macmillan Walker is regularly sought after by individuals and corporates to advise on a wide range of POCA and asset forfeiture work. The team is highly experienced in confiscations proceedings and related enforcement matters. The firm is also well versed in civil recovery matters. Members of the team are very adept at handling matters arising from such cases as fraud and drug offences.
3 Stokoe Partnership SolicitorsPOCA Work & Asset Forfeiture2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedStokoe Partnership Solicitors houses respected criminal defence practitioners with wide-ranging POCA experience. They regularly assist individual and corporate clients with attempts to oppose asset forfeiture. The team advises on cases related to fraud, bribery and corruption and conspiracy to supply drugs. It offers valued expertise representing third parties in confiscation orders.