Proceeds of crime (POCA) and asset forfeiture

Leading Juniors
Rising stars

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Anita Clifford

QEB Hollis Whiteman

Catherine Collins

33 Chancery Lane

‘James is at the top of his game when it comes to POCA work and other areas that are on the interface between civil and criminal law. He is tenacious and he knows the area inside out. It is only a matter of time before he takes silk.’

He has a wonderful ability to deal with complex POCA matters. A very good tactician who plans his moves well ahead of his opponents.’

‘Having been a leading practitioner in the area for a long time, Tom’s knowledge of POCA is unrivalled.’

Ian Smith

33 Chancery Lane

Ian gives quick and wise practical advice.’

Barry Stancombe

33 Chancery Lane

Barry has an encyclopedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts.’

John Carl Townsend

XXIV Old Buildings

John is incredibly bright with an extensive knowledge of POCA and is unflappable when delivering advice on the most technical conundrums. A number 1 go-to Senior Junior barrister and POCA expert.’

Sarah Wood

5 St Andrews Hill

‘Sarah is excellent with clients, opponents and tribunals. She has a quiet confidence and authority. She is engaging and engaged.’

‘Anne is bright, hardworking, responsive, decisive, and has exceptional strategic judgement. A ruthless advocate.’

Anna Keighley

187 Chambers

Anna is effective in court, and friendly and approachable outside court.'

John McNamara

5 St Andrews Hill

‘John is excellent with clients and instructing solicitors, perfectly balancing charm, charisma and empathy with an ability to have difficult conversations and provide frank advice. He is operating at a level significantly above his level of call in this field.’

Sophie O’Sullivan

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Sophie is extremely knowledgeable on POCA and excellent on written submissions.’

Penelope Small

33 Chancery Lane

‘Penelope is an absolute star and the font of all knowledge when it comes to POCA work. She very quickly understands the key issues and presents all angles to clients in a clear, unambiguous and commercially sensitive way.’

Eleanor Davison

Fountain Court Chambers

'Eleanor is very conscientious and hard working; she takes real pride in her work; and is great with clients.'

Ryan Dowding

Three Raymond Buildings

‘Ryan is a clever and thoughtful barrister who is incredibly knowledgeable on POCA and asset forfeiture.’

Philippa Eastwood

Doughty Street Chambers

Rachel Ferrari

33 Chancery Lane

Rachel produces strong written advocacy and is extremely bright.'

Lisa Freeman

Furnival Chambers

‘Lisa is a very organised advocate and always measured on her feet.’

William Hays

6KBW College Hill

‘Will is rapidly developing a stellar reputation for calm and clear advice on legally complex and factually novel matters.’

Thomas Hoskins

Foundry Chambers

Ciju Puthuppally

Three Raymond Buildings

‘Ciju has incredibly strong technical written ability and knowledge.’

‘Christopher is exceptionally responsive and practical, capable of delivering comprehensive advice on complex instructions even when received at short notice, providing advice that is grounded in common sense and commercial awareness.’

‘Benjamin brings a fearless approach to his advocacy, underpinned by a strong command of the law and meticulous preparation.’

Ian Whitehurst

Exchange Chambers

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.