Andrew Sutcliffe KC
3 Verulam Buildings provides a strong POCA offering, including civil recovery proceedings and property freezing orders, as well as providing advice to regulators, government agencies and private clients regarding their POCA duties. Andrew Sutcliffe KC is acting for the NCA in the English elements of long-running cross-border proceedings aiming to recover the proceeds of a payroll fraud scheme valued at £30m. Regularly instructed by major enforcement agencies, Tom Rainsbury is acting for the Director of Public Prosecutions in a major money-laundering case valued in the region of £4bn of bitcoin, successfully applying for a property freezing order.
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Testimonials
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- 'An excellent set well known for its strength and depth in banking and other financial disputes, with excellent counsel at all levels.'
- '3 Verulam Buildings have a stable of well-known and highly regarded names in the POCA field, with expertise at all levels of call.'
- 'Good chambers.'
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Leading Silks
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Leading Juniors
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Tom Rainsbury
‘Having been a leading practitioner in the area for a long time, Tom’s knowledge of POCA is unrivalled.’
Anne Jeavons
‘Anne is bright, hardworking, responsive, decisive, and has exceptional strategic judgement. A ruthless advocate.’