POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture | UK

BCL 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.

Corker 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.

Kingsley 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.

Peter & 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.

Hickman & 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.

Kangs 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.

PCB 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.

Rahman 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.

Bark&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, FCA and HMRC. The team is able to draw on its deep expertise in criminal law to advise its clients.

Imran Khan & Partners boasts a strong POCA team that regularly defends clients in high-value and complex criminal confiscation cases. The team also has strong experience in civil matters, such as AFOs and UWOs.

Stokoe 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.