PROCEEDS OF CRIME
EXPERTISE
ADVISORY AND TRAINING WORK
ADVOCACY

Our barristers have a thorough working knowledge of the 2002 Act and the case law that shapes its application, and regularly advise on and appear in matters involving:

• Lifestyle assumptions

• Contested valuations

• Hidden assets and tainted gifts

• Cryptocurrency

• Section 10A determinations of third-party interests

• Corporate veil arguments

We undertake extensive advisory work in this field, providing high-quality advice from an early stage to secure pragmatic, successful outcomes. Members of Chambers also deliver training seminars to defence solicitors, prosecuting authorities and other asset recovery professionals, and several are listed on specialist panels in recognition of their expertise.

We are regularly instructed in legally and factually complex contested confiscation hearings. Our barristers' broader experience across financial and white-collar crime brings sound tactical judgement, strong negotiation skills and persuasive advocacy to these cases. Clients benefit from thorough case preparation, close familiarity with the latest authorities, and confidence in handling specialist expert evidence such as drug valuation and forensic accounting. Members of Chambers have a strong track record of successfully challenging opposing evidence and argument, and of securing positive results for those they represent.

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Members of Chambers practising in confiscation and restraint proceedings combine compelling courtroom advocacy with strategic, up-to-date advice on the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. We act at every stage of asset recovery — from pre-charge restraint and freezing orders through contested confiscation hearings to appeals and enforcement — and for every party to those proceedings: prosecuting and investigating authorities, respondents facing restraint or confiscation, and third parties whose interests are affected.