5 St Andrew’s Hill is delighted to be supporting and sponsoring this year's Annual Dinner of the Proceeds of Crime Lawyers' Association (POCLA), taking place on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London.
POCLA brings together legal professionals specialising in proceeds of crime, asset recovery and confiscation proceedings. The annual dinner provides an opportunity for practitioners across the sector to come together, strengthen professional relationships and celebrate the work of the proceeds of crime community.
5SAH is proud to support POCLA and its work. Our involvement reflects Chambers' established expertise in proceeds of crime, asset forfeiture, confiscation and civil recovery. Our specialist team is recognised by both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 for its expertise in this area.
Our barristers regularly advise and represent individuals, businesses, enforcement authorities and third parties in complex matters involving:
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Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) and Account Forfeiture Orders;
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Confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002;
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Civil recovery and Property Freezing Orders;
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Unexplained Wealth Orders;
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Cryptocurrency and digital asset disputes;
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Investigation orders and warrants under POCA and PACE; and
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Complex cross-border asset recovery and civil fraud proceedings.
The team works closely with colleagues across Chambers, drawing on expertise in related practice areas including Business Crime, Extradition, Family, Sanctions and Immigration to provide clients with a comprehensive and strategic service.
We are particularly pleased to support POCLA, with 5SAH barrister Gary Pons also serving on the Association's committee.
We look forward to attending this year's dinner and continuing to support POCLA and the wider proceeds of crime legal community.
For further information about 5SAH's expertise in proceeds of crime and asset recovery, please contact our clerking team on 020 7332 5400 or at clerks@5sah.co.uk.
