Gary Pons

An experienced and highly proficient barrister who specialises in complex financial cases often with a multi-jurisdictional element. Ranked in Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

Gary is a talented and dedicated barrister. His approach to cases is distinguished by its careful preparation and measured execution.

Gary is ranked in both Chambers and Partners (Band 1), and the Legal 500 for his work in the field of POCA and Asset Forfeiture work (all circuits).

His experience in complex financial crime and asset forfeiture has allowed Gary to develop his practice over the years.

Gary has experience of foreign criminal proceedings having been involved with two high profile cases in Costa Rica. He frequently advises on multi-jurisdictional asset recovery cases.

His practice includes areas such as business crime, asset recovery and civil fraud, insolvency, and licensing.

s of Crime & Asset Forfeiture:

‘ Gary is ahead of the game in POCA cases and is superb at anticipating opposing arguments before they are even made. A great skill is translating the legal jargon into crystal clear advice in what is a highly technical field. ’

The Legal 500 2022.

‘Excellent analytical mind able to condense vast quantities of complex material and provide timely and top quality advice. Outstanding advocate.’

Chambers and Partners 2021.

"Measured, careful and very good with clients," "he knows this area of law (POCA & Asset Forfeiture) inside out."

Chambers and Partners 2020.

 "He's very detail-oriented and his level of commitment is great."

Chambers and Partners 2019.

"In court there is no doubt the judge understands what his position is - he is very good on his feet." "A very approachable person who has the capacity to analyse complicated facts and simplify them."

Chambers and Partners 2018.

The Legal 500 - Proceeds of Crime & Asset Forfeiture:

‘Excellent analytical mind able to condense vast quantities of complex material and provide timely and top quality advice. Outstanding advocate.’

The Legal 500 2021.

‘Very direct, which helps focus clients’ minds in multi-handed cases.

The Legal 500 2019.

Client Testimonials

"Gary is technically excellent and has a great feel for both tactics and the mood of the court. He also provides excellent client care. I would not hesitate to instruct him again."

"Mr. Pons was an outstanding selection to represent our case. He was professional, sympathetic to our cause, quickly grasped the critical facts of our case, and clearly explained to us our legal strategy."

Additional Information

Lectures, seminars and articles

Editor of Mitchell Taylor and Talbot on Confiscation and the Proceeds of Crime. Gary regularly writes in Practical Law and for Lexis Nexis. His article on the case of NCA v Baker was published in The Accountant magazine.

Gary provides lectures and seminars on a variety of subjects. He has recently covered the following subjects:

Account Freezing Orders. A Webinar on Asset Tracing and Recovery with Jonathan Benton of Intelligent Sanctuary. Podcasts with Get Legally Speaking on Financial Crime, Account Forfeiture & Freezing Orders. Unexplained Wealth Orders. Tainted Gifts Criminal Aspects of Corporate Insolvency.

Gary is a member of the POCLA committee and appeared on the panel of experts at the 2019 POCLA summer forum.

Inns of Court Law School, Bar Vocational Course. University of Kent at Canterbury: English and Spanish Law. Year at Complutense University in Madrid: Diploma in Spanish Law.