POCA Confiscation Proceedings
Asset Recovery Solicitors
UK & International
Protecting assets and challenging unlawful financial claims
At AM International Solicitors, we provide specialist legal representation in complex confiscation proceedings, asset recovery disputes and financial investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).
Our team acts for individuals, business owners, directors and corporate entities facing the risk of asset seizure, restraint orders, confiscation proceedings or claims arising from alleged criminal conduct.
With extensive experience in criminal litigation, financial crime and international disputes, we understand the serious financial and personal consequences that can arise from confiscation proceedings. We provide strategic advice from the earliest stages of an investigation through to contested hearings and appeals.
Our Confiscation & Asset Recovery Expertise
We advise and represent clients in relation to:
- Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings
- Confiscation orders
- Restraint orders and freezing injunctions
- Civil recovery proceedings
- Asset tracing and recovery
- International asset investigations
- Money laundering allegations
- Fraud-related asset disputes
- Unexplained wealth investigations
- Recovery of restrained or seized property
- Appeals against confiscation decisions
Our approach combines criminal defence expertise with commercial and civil litigation experience, allowing us to address both the criminal allegations and the wider financial implications.
POCA Confiscation Proceedings
Confiscation proceedings can have devastating financial consequences, often affecting property, business assets, savings and future financial security.
We advise clients throughout every stage of the confiscation process, including:
- Reviewing prosecution calculations and assumptions
- Challenging benefit and available asset assessments
- Disputing valuation evidence
- Preparing mitigation submissions
- Representing clients at confiscation hearings
- Advising on enforcement action
- Challenging disproportionate orders
Our objective is to ensure that confiscation orders are properly scrutinised and that clients’ rights are fully protected.
Restraint Orders & Freezing Injunctions
Early intervention is often essential where authorities seek to restrict access to assets.
We act urgently in matters involving:
- Restraint orders under POCA
- Freezing injunctions
- Freezing of bank accounts
- Restrictions affecting business operations
- Property preservation orders
Our team provides immediate strategic advice to protect assets and minimise disruption to personal and commercial affairs.
Fraud, Money Laundering & Financial Crime
Confiscation proceedings frequently arise alongside allegations of serious financial crime.
We represent clients involved in investigations and prosecutions concerning:
- Fraud
- VAT fraud
- Money laundering
- Tax-related offences
- Corporate misconduct
- Bribery and corruption
- Serious economic crime
Our experience in criminal defence allows us to approach confiscation proceedings with a complete understanding of the underlying allegations and prosecution strategy.
International Asset Recovery
As an international law firm operating between the United Kingdom and Poland, we regularly advise clients whose assets, businesses or financial interests span multiple jurisdictions.
We assist with:
- Cross-border asset tracing
- International enforcement proceedings
- Overseas property and investment issues
- Cooperation with foreign lawyers and investigators
- Recovery of assets located abroad
Our international network enables us to coordinate effective strategies where multiple legal systems are involved.
Asset Recovery for Victims of Fraud
We also advise individuals and businesses seeking to recover assets lost through fraudulent conduct.
Our services include:
- Identifying recoverable assets
- Civil recovery strategies
- Urgent preservation measures
- International recovery actions
- Litigation and settlement negotiations
We work alongside forensic accountants, investigators and specialist counsel where required to maximise recovery opportunities.
Advice for Directors and Business Owners
Directors and entrepreneurs facing financial crime investigations require advice that considers both legal and commercial consequences.
We advise corporate clients and individuals on:
- Protection of business assets
- Director liability issues
- Regulatory investigations
- Asset preservation strategies
- Risks arising from company transactions
Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to provide advice that protects both personal interests and business continuity.
Why Choose AM International Solicitors?
Our confiscation and asset recovery practice combines:
- Specialist criminal defence experience
- Commercial litigation expertise
- International legal knowledge
- Experience in high-value financial disputes
- Strategic representation before courts and authorities
We understand that confiscation proceedings are not only legal matters but can affect livelihoods, businesses, reputations and long-term financial security.
Contact Our Confiscation & Asset Recovery Solicitors
If you are facing confiscation proceedings, asset seizure, a restraint order or a financial investigation, early specialist advice is essential.
AM International Solicitors provides confidential, strategic representation for individuals and businesses facing complex financial crime and asset recovery issues.