Proceeds of Crime
Strategic advice on POCA proceedings, asset freezing, and forfeiture.
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) gives authorities extensive powers to investigate, restrain, and confiscate assets believed to be connected to criminal activity. These proceedings can have devastating consequences for individuals and businesses, even where no criminal conviction has been obtained.
At Duan & Duan UK LLP, our practice covers account freezing orders, forfeiture proceedings, and variation applications. Much of our work concerns cross-border financial dealings, where we advise clients on navigating the intersection between domestic and international financial regulations.
Our POCA Services
We represent clients in all aspects of proceeds of crime proceedings, including unexplained wealth orders, account freezing and forfeiture orders, confiscation proceedings, cash seizure and detention, and civil recovery proceedings.