Confiscation proceedings have become an increasingly popular tool for enforcement agencies, both when investigating and after successfully prosecuting a case.
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Confiscation proceedings have become an increasingly popular tool for enforcement agencies, both when investigating and after successfully prosecuting a case.
The Law Commission has proposed significant changes to the confiscation regime. Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli assesses them.
By Niall Hearty
22 November 2022
2 min read
The High Court in London has upheld the Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO’s) long-running claim to the assets of convicted fraudster Gerald Smith.
By Niall Hearty 3 June 2021
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details the Commission’s proposals for reform of Part 2 of POCA
By Nicola Sharp
12 October 2020
2 min read
With a banker facing an extra decade in jail if he does not comply with a confiscation order, Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines some of the issues involved in such cases.
By Nicola Sharp 7 October 2019
Taking the profit out of crime, or just taking the Mickey? Pro-active defending in confiscation proceedings.Introduction
It’s impossible to do justice to the topic of confiscation in a short article such as this. We’re not going to even at...
By Nicola Sharp
21 January 2015
7 min read
As a legal firm that specialises in serious fraud, regulatory and complex crime cases, Rahman Ravelli regularly writes and distributes information briefs that examine legal issues relevant to its work.
By Nicola Sharp
29 August 2013
13 min read
When facing a criminal trial it is all too easy to put all your energy into your defence. Some however will have one eye on the bigger picture. What happens to my assets if I do get convicted?
By Nicola Sharp
2 May 2012
6 min read
