Confiscation Proceedings

A successful outcome was achieved by negotiation that reduced the benefit figure by £770k and available amount by £320k and avoided a hidden assets finding.

Two successful representations in the month of July for SMW in respect of POCA civil recovery proceedings. One involved a client who was a registered charity, and the other an individual who had more than £43,000 seized by HMRC.

SMW successfully represent Ghanaian businessman, whose UK bank account was frozen, in having his account freezing order set aside.