5 St Andrews Hill demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of asset recovery, forfeiture, and confiscation work. Frequently acting for both applicants and respondents, the set’s barristers are recommended for focus areas such as unexplained wealth orders, account freezing orders, and challenges to investigation orders and warrants under POCA and other legislation. Andrew Bird KC is acting for the NCA in a listed assets forfeiture application regarding £3.2m worth of jewellery, while also appearing in confiscation proceedings in respect a £22m confiscation order made against a company after an international bribery scheme. James Fletcher acted for a defendant accused of having failed to disclose Manx and Pakistani bank accounts in breach of the provisions of two freezing orders.
Testimonials
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- 'The clerks, and in particular Dean Cook, always go the extra mile, they are friendly and always on hand when needed.'
- 'Excellent service and assistance by the clerks, specifically Dean Cook. He is always on hand to assist with matters arising before hearings such as listing issues and counsels’ availability.'
- 'The clerks are probably the best around, Dean Cook in particular.'
- 'A great clerking team. Responsive, very approachable and commercially minded, understanding the needs of instructing solicitors. Dave Scothern runs a brilliant operation. A special mention for Dean Cook as well - perhaps the friendliest, most charming and helpful clerk I have had the pleasure of dealing with.'
- '5 SAH - very good set. Wide range of quality barristers.'
- 'They have Barristers that specialise in Proceeds of Crime matters, and the crime set in general is very vast in terms of expertise and experience of the barristers.'
- 'A great set with a diverse mix of work.'
- 'Superb. Truly top of their game.'
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