POCA & Asset Recovery
33 Chancery Lane is the leading set of chambers in the field of POCA & Asset recovery, unrivalled in matters relating to the recovery of assets in criminal proceedings, parallel civil litigation and private prosecution proceedings.
33 Chancery Lane is the leading set of chambers in the field of POCA & Asset recovery, unrivalled in matters relating to the recovery of assets in criminal proceedings, parallel civil litigation and private prosecution proceedings.
Ranked the Leading Set for POCA and Asset Recovery in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Ranked the Number 1 LeadingSet for POCA and Asset Recovery in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Our POCA team acts on behalf of individuals, companies, receivers, financial institutions, third parties, foreign requesting states and specialist prosecuting authorities including SFO, FCA and CPS.
Our members advise and assist foreign governments, sovereign wealth funds and international public bodies including the US and Caribbean, Asia Pacific, Africa and European nations dealing with requests to register and enforce foreign forfeiture orders.
Members have appeared in ground-breaking cases in the area of restraint and confiscation for more than thirty-three years including:
Applicability of Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and regulations, in particular the Money Laundering Regulations 2007
Unexplained Wealth Orders
Unexplained Wealth Orders
Unexplained Wealth Orders
Account Freezing Orders
Account Freezing Orders
Account Freezing Orders
Applicability of sanctions legislation
Applicability of sanctions legislation
Applicability of sanctions legislation
Due diligence required by the Money Laundering Regulations
Due diligence required by the Money Laundering Regulations
Due diligence required by the Money Laundering Regulations
Obligations to report any suspicion of money laundering and breach of sanctions
Obligations to report any suspicion of money laundering and breach of sanctions
Obligations to report any suspicion of money laundering and breach of sanctions
Legal professional privilege and POCA privilege
Legal professional privilege and POCA privilege
Legal professional privilege and POCA privilege
Overlap between POCA, commercial litigation and civil liability issues
Overlap between POCA, commercial litigation and civil liability issues
Overlap between POCA, commercial litigation and civil liability issues
POCA court orders, e.g. production
POCA court orders, e.g. production
POCA court orders, e.g. production
Obtaining consent from the National Crime Agency to carry out transactions
Obtaining consent from the National Crime Agency to carry out transactions
Obtaining consent from the National Crime Agency to carry out transactions
Civil Recovery under POCA
Civil Recovery under POCA
Civil Recovery under POCA
Confiscation under POCA
Confiscation under POCA
Confiscation under POCA
Interaction between confiscation and LPA receiverships, insolvency and family proceedings
Members of chambers assisted in drafting the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and continue to advise and train judges, prosecutors and investigators worldwide in relation to their regimes.
We are responsible for the leading textbook Mitchell, Taylor & Talbot on Confiscation and the Proceeds of Crime.
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
Representative Cases
Representative Cases
POCA & Asset Recovery Barristers
Barristers
For enquiries please contact our clerks
For enquiries please contact our clerks
For enquiries please contact our clerks
“A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side.” | Legal 500
“A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side.” | Legal 500
“The clerks always go above and beyond to assist. They understand the needs of instructing solicitors, particularly in identifying suitable counsel for cases” | Chambers & Partners
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"a leading set for POCA work with a good range of experienced individuals," | Chambers & Partners – Band 1
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"a leading set for POCA work with a good range of experienced individuals," | Chambers & Partners – Band 1
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"a leading set for POCA work with a good range of experienced individuals," | Chambers & Partners – Band 1
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"a leading set for POCA work with a good range of experienced individuals," | Chambers & Partners – Band 1
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"a leading set for POCA work with a good range of experienced individuals," | Chambers & Partners – Band 1
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"a leading set for POCA work with a good range of experienced individuals," | Chambers & Partners – Band 1
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"a leading set for POCA work with a good range of experienced individuals," | Chambers & Partners – Band 1
“The set has heavyweight individuals and is undoubtedly at the top of the tree for all matters relating to economic crime including Proceeds of Crime Act cases." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane the go-to set for POCA work. Number one." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"33 Chancery Lane is possibly the best set in the country in terms of depth of quality counsel for POCA work. Every member is highly respected." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is the go to set for asset forfeiture work." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
“33 Chancery Lane is a prominent set specialising in POCA and commercial matters, boasting excellent counsel." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"A friendly and integrated service. The clerks systems and client handling are excellent - with a can-do attitude, enabling easier planning on my side” | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"Heavy focus on confiscation cases, the market leader in this field." | Legal 500 – Tier 1
"a leading set for POCA work with a good range of experienced individuals," | Chambers & Partners – Band 1
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