Barry Stancombe
Call | 1983
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
Expertise
Expertise
Call | 1983
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
"Barry has an encyclopaedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts."
"Barry Stancombe bridges the gap between civil and criminal restraint work extremely well. He's extremely approachable and practical."
"Barry Stancombe is a great POCA lawyer, who also understands the insolvency framework. He is just astonishing in his ability to understand the complexities of the law."
"Barry Stancombe possesses incredible writing skills and is a real force of nature. He gets on top of the facts in a case quickly and leaves no stone unturned, demonstrating a passion for the case he's working on."
"Barry's an expert in this area who does an excellent job. He's fairly unique in that he advises prosecutors, but also does defence work. He's very good on receivership law. "
“Barry is an extremely talented counsel who is unflappable in his approach to cases. With excellent written work and equally exceptional oral advocacy he wins over tribunals.”
“Barry's written work is of an exceptional high quality and he never fails to impress in his oral advocacy. A hugely talented counsel, who has an admirable reputation in the fields that he practices in and is thoroughly pragmatic in his approach. Excels in cross border and challenging cases.“
“A POCA veteran. Exceptionally thorough; dedicated to achieving results; very supportive; covers every angle and leaves nothing to chance; superb communicator; clients always impressed.“
"Knows how to command a room and is someone whose knowledge of asset forfeiture work is immense." "Has a fine understanding of POCA and is commercial in his approach as well." "He always impresses in POCA cases, whether acting for the prosecution or the defence."
"One of the best technical lawyers in the field. He's a pleasur"Barry is an exceptional figure in the POCA world, who both acts for enforcement agencies and defends those involved in complex proceedings."
"Very knowledgeable, authoritative and pragmatic, he delivers complex advice in a clear and digestible way."
“Really good when it comes to unexplained wealth orders, account forfeiture and confiscation.” “He’s no-nonsense and a favourite of receivers.”
“He possesses a great knowledge of the law and procedure when it comes to big-time litigation.”
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
"Barry's written work is fantastic and when in court he commands respect. He is a persuasive lawyer who wins arguments." "Very bullish and no-nonsense, he is very clear on what should be done."
“A barrister with a calm nature who excels at tricky arguments.”
‘He represents the FCA and defendants in post-conviction and civil restraint matters.’
"Fast worker who has a keen eye for detail and is a shrewd negotiator. He's very happy to engage with clients and explain things clearly."
"His technical knowledge of POCA work is fantastic. The strategy and tactics he employs are impressive - he thinks well ahead and guesses what the opponents will do."
"He is a very polished professional from a civil law background, who is a great asset when you're dealing with asset forfeiture where crime and civil proceedings overlap."
"A lawyer with excellent advocacy skills who works very quickly and very thoroughly."
“Barry is a specialist in POCA and asset forfeiture, and has a substantial practice both on the contentious and advisory sides. Barry is recognised as “a leading player” in the world of asset recovery. His “no-nonsense, very sensible, very pugnacious” advocacy style is widely seen as a welcome breath of fresh air in long-running, highly complex asset forfeiture proceedings.”
"His advocacy is very good but it's his application, practicality and commerciality that really stand out." "A fierce cross-examiner who won't give an inch but does so with great courtesy and dignity."
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