Restraint and Confiscation

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”) is one of the most draconian pieces of legislation currently used by prosecuting authorities. It provides prosecutors with cash seizure powers; the ability to obtain a Restraint Order freezing assets, even before a person is charged; and requires a court to hear confiscation proceedings following a conviction for any criminal offence in which a person has secured a benefit.

We are recognised as market leaders in the field of white collar criminal practice and have represented clients in restraint and confiscation cases including:

• Balfour Beatty (securing the first ever Civil Recovery Order)
• Macmillan Publishing
• Gale & others

• Property Investment Company PPP
• Cases arising from Operation Rize