James Fletcher

Year of Call: 2000

"He has a first-class analytical mind, and is able to assimilate and consider huge volumes of detailed material. He's a great advocate who shows diligence throughout and is great in terms of preparing skeleton arguments."

Chambers and Partners 2015 for POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

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"James is a great advocate, who is very thorough and provides clear advice."

Chambers & Partners, 2023

“Hugely competent, persuasive and immediately understands the issues.”

Chambers & Partners, 2024

"A go-to barrister at the Bar for asset forfeiture work, he is down to earth, user-friendly and very good at explaining things to clients." "He responds to tight deadlines and inspires confidence with his calm, unruffled manner. He is a considerable talent in POCA."

Chambers & Partners, 2022

"He is excellent. He is very thorough in his preparation, a great eye for detail and presents well in court."

The Legal 500, 2023

The importance of applying the hearsay rules correctly in asset recovery cases in the magistrates’ court

James Fletcher & John McNamara31/07/2023

The Importance of Time Limits in Forfeiture Appeals: James Fletcher

James Fletcher07/02/2022

No inadequacy for defendant with unexplained hidden assets (O’Connor v CPS)

James Fletcher07/12/2021

Consulting on the future of confiscation under Part 2 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Andrew Bird K.C., Gary Pons, Sarah Wood & James Fletcher07/12/2020

POCA disclosure orders, notices and overseas recipients (Faerman v SFO): James Fletcher for Lexis Nexis

James Fletcher30/07/2020

Lessons learned from account forfeiture proceedings (NCA v Vlad Luca Filat): James Fletcher discusses the case with Lexis Nexis

James Fletcher14/01/2020