POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

Nicholas Yeo frequently represents clients in money laundering, confiscation and cash recovery cases, and advises on restraint order applications. He is well regarded for his work on high-value cases with international aspects. Yeo has represented a number of clients before the Court of Appeal.

"Nicholas Yeo is a POCA expert who is really good and a go-to person. He's a powerful performer who conveys gravity and authority."

"Very good - extremely bright and someone whose advice is concise and well reasoned."

Simon Farrell KC has particular expertise in money laundering, corporate crime and tax fraud cases, all of which inform his POCA practice. His expertise covers all stages of POCA work, from restraint and receivership elements through to trial and confiscation, enforcement and asset recovery. He is experienced at representing POCA enforcement agencies, and has recently acted before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

"Calm and confident, Simon has an excellent manner. He is very good at putting the clients at ease in what can be intensely stressful situations for them."

"Simon Farrell KC is a real specialist in POCA. He has extremely thorough and detailed knowledge."

Rachel Barnes KC is a dual-qualified US attorney and English barrister who specialises in financial crime, restraint and asset confiscation and is experienced in international criminal law. She has a particular focus on prosecution work and is appointed to the SFO POCA Panel, but also represents defendants. Barnes has appeared in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

"A very confident and clear advocate with a good POCA skill set."

"Rachel Barnes is just one of those people I love working with. She works so hard and has an exceptional breadth of knowledge. Her preparation of cases is outstanding."

Hugo Keith KC is a barrister with an international POCA practice who acts on behalf of companies and individuals. He is particularly adept at handling matters involving restraint and Unexplained Wealth Orders. He has additional expertise in sanctions and financial crime cases.

"Hugo Keith KC is a fantastic advocate and a great communicator."

"A hands-on silk who gets to grips with the detail of a case quickly and better than anyone. He is seriously persuasive in court."

Jonathan Ashley-Norman KC has a strong focus on fraud and regulatory mandates, and advises on POCA reporting obligations, civil recovery and confiscation proceedings. He acts both for defendants and for the prosecution.

"He is good at looking at POCA issues globally and strategically, and then advising the client on the best tactical route to take."

"Jonathan is charming, practical and very user-friendly."

Robert Morris is a well-regarded barrister who is known for both civil and criminal asset forfeiture work. He regularly appears in court regarding AFOs and confiscation orders. He also advises corporations and solicitors' firms on proceeds of crime liability.

"In cross-examination he wields a metaphorical rapier, slicing his way to the truth. He is understated in court but forensically so effective. Tactically he always gets it right on the difficult calls."