With one of the most experienced teams in the country, we routinely tackle asset seizure and forfeiture investigations for a wide range of clients.
Issues concerning asset seizure and forfeiture are increasingly an alternative tool used by law enforcement instead of criminal prosecutions. We have established a number of legal precedents in this area, and have become the go-to firm for proactive, expert advice.
Asset and account forfeiture is evolving and the use of unexplained wealth orders and account freezing orders is now more prevalent. Thanks to our immersion in asset forfeiture for over 25 years, we are well placed to understand the issues and advise clients on the best strategic approach.
They all have years of experience in this area and have been in all the best cases over the years.
Legal 500
Their skillset shines through on receivership work.
Chambers & Partners
Matthew Frankland is referred to as a ‘leader in his field’ and is a member of the ‘Hall of Fame’.
Legal 500
Emma Brooks “is a clever, determined and savvy solicitor who is a future heavyweight of the criminal fraud world.”
Legal 500
Michael Potts is “noted for advising on asset recovery matters relating to receivership. His experience extends to multi-jurisdictional asset forfeiture proceedings. He is described as ‘Really personable, really knowledgeable and really skilful’; ‘He is one of the cleverest lawyers I’ve worked with. Mike is formidable, direct and canny’
Chambers & Partners
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Account & Cash Freezing & Forfeiture
Account Freezing Orders and Account Forfeiture Notices and Orders have had a significant impact on the powers of law enforcement agencies’ to disturb and seize funds swiftly and efficiently, without requiring a prosecution or criminal conviction.
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Criminal Restraint & Confiscation
We have one of the most experienced teams in the country and have dealt extensively across issues of restraint of assets and confiscation.
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Civil Recovery & Unexplained Wealth Orders
Our extensive experience in asset forfeiture and recovery means we’re well placed to respond quickly to Unexplained Wealth Orders, providing strategic and comprehensive advice should the matter proceed to civil recovery in the High Court.
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Court appointed receiverships in POCA proceedings
PCB Byrne have considerable experience of both POCA Management and Enforcement Receiverships, flowing from large and complex fraud and other criminal prosecutions, and acting for such Receivers in the management and sale of assets. Acting for defendants and receivers gives us a unique insight into the issues that exist for both – enabling us to advise effectively on a much broader basis.