Anita Clifford
Red Lion Chambers is extremely bright but capable of distilling potentially complex legislation into clear, easy-to-understand advice. Her technical knowledge of POCA is absolutely first-class and well beyond her years of call.’
Proceeds of crime (POCA) and asset forfeiture
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.
Catherine Collins
33 Chancery LaneChristopher Convey
33 Chancery Lane
James Fletcher
5 St Andrews Hill‘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.’
Barnaby Hone
5 St Andrews HillFiona Jackson
33 Chancery LaneMichael Newbold
Foundry ChambersFaisal Osman
33 Chancery LaneHe has a wonderful ability to deal with complex POCA matters. A very good tactician who plans his moves well ahead of his opponents.’
Gary Pons
5 St Andrews Hill
Tom Rainsbury
3 Verulam Buildings ‘Having been a leading practitioner in the area for a long time, Tom’s knowledge of POCA is unrivalled.’
Ian Smith
33 Chancery LaneIan gives quick and wise practical advice.’
Barry Stancombe
33 Chancery LaneBarry has an encyclopedic knowledge of POCA law and real practical experience of cases before the courts.’
John Carl Townsend
XXIV Old BuildingsJohn 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.’
Richard Hoyle
Essex Court Chambers
Anne Jeavons
3 Verulam Buildings‘Anne is bright, hardworking, responsive, decisive, and has exceptional strategic judgement. A ruthless advocate.’
Anna Keighley
187 ChambersAnna 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 ChambersRachel Ferrari
33 Chancery LaneRachel 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.’
Gemma Rose
5 St Andrews Hill
Theodor van Sante
3 Verulam BuildingsChristopher Sykes
33 Chancery Lane‘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.’
Jack Talbot
Red Lion ChambersBenjamin Waidhofer
Foundry Chambers‘Benjamin brings a fearless approach to his advocacy, underpinned by a strong command of the law and meticulous preparation.’
Ian Whitehurst
Exchange ChambersRising 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.
Tim James-Matthews
Matrix Chambers‘Tim's academic ability enables him to think creatively outside the box, which very often gives the edge to ensure the best chance of achieving a positive result. This is combined with first-class oral and written advocacy skills.'
Rebecca Thomas
5 St Andrews Hill‘Rebecca is the absolute best in her field at this level in POCA work. Solicitors have been extremely impressed by her. ‘