Askews Legal LLPNew POCA Department

Askews Legal LLP has always put meeting the needs of the local community in Coventry and Warwickshire first and foremost. Therefore, to run alongside its highly regarded Criminal Defence Department and Civil Litigation team, it is opening a new specialist Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Department.

This department will be one of only a few of this type in the UK and the team will be able to assist clients throughout the UK, advising and representing them on discrete small matters, as well as significant, high-profile cases.

Ryan Downes, a well-known, highly experienced POCA specialist, will head up the new department. As well as successfully advising and representing clients on POCA-related matters for many years, as part of the new department setup Ryan will be undertaking speaking engagements in the UK and eventually overseas.

The team will work with specialist POCA barristers and KCs, forensic accountants, drug experts, and cryptocurrency experts to ensure clients receive a robust defence.

Every fortnight, from 1st July 2024, they will offer a free 20-minute POCA advice clinic on a designated evening.

If you or a family member is subject to POCA proceedings or you have been adversely affected by proceedings brought against another person, you can receive expert legal advice.

Understanding and navigating the complexities of POCA is essential for anyone involved in financial transactions or facing allegations related to the proceeds of crime. Expert legal advice and adherence to the law’s requirements are critical to managing and defending against such issues effectively.

To find out more about the new POCA Department, please email: enquiries@askewslegal.co legal