Gary Pons

Year of Call: 1995

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.

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"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."

Client Testimonials

"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."

Client Testimonials

“If it's POCA with a commercial angle, he's the man.”

Chambers & Partners, 2024

"His paperwork is thorough and he has great courtcraft."

Chambers & Partners, 2025 - POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

Government declines to reform the SARs regime in its response to the Law Commission report

Gary Pons06/03/2024

The SFO and O2 Investigation: Gary Pons writes for The Solicitors Journal

Gary Pons08/12/2021

5SAH Business Crime & POCA - Autumn 2021 Update

Sarah Wood, Barnaby Hone, Gary Pons & Andrew Bird K.C.27/10/2021

The Court of Appeal receives evidence in order to vary a confiscation order (London Borough of Barnet v K)

Gary Pons16/09/2021

R v Moore, Parker v FCA – Constructive Trusts in Confiscation Proceedings

Gary Pons05/07/2021

5SAH Business Crime & POCA - May 2021 Update

Francesca Levett, Gary Pons, Barnaby Hone, John McNamara & David Stern18/05/2021

"He is an exceptional barrister, both highly experienced and knowledgeable, who gives concise, well-reasoned advice and is excellent on his feet."

Chambers & Partners, 2025 - POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

"In a hard-fought, technical case, Gary's correct analysis of the facts, effective strategy and highly impactful advocacy resulted in a successful outcome."

Chambers & Partners, 2025 - POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture