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Money Laundering

Strategic defence and urgent representation across Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings, restraint ordersand complex financial investigations.

Black & Co Solicitors advises and represents clients across the full range of money laundering and proceeds of crime matters. These cases frequently involve multi-agency investigations, cross-border banking analysisand the freezing or restraint of substantial assets prior to charge.

We act for individuals and corporate clients facing investigations and proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), whether arising from allegations of fraud, drug conspiraciesor high-value business transactions.

Criminal Proceedings

We provide rigorous defence for individuals accused of substantive money laundering offences under Sections 327–329 of POCA, including:

Concealing, disguising, converting or transferring criminal property
Acquiring, using or possessing criminal property
Post-conviction confiscation and Section 11 enforcement
Financial Reporting Orders and compliance obligations

Civil Recovery & Asset Restraint

Civil restraint and account freezing can immediately paralyse business operations and personal finances. We provide rapid intervention to vary or discharge restrictive orders, advising on:

High Court and Crown Court Restraint Orders
Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) and forfeiture hearings
Cash detention and seizure under POCA
Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs)
Civil recovery proceedings brought by the NCA and SFO
Third-party proprietary asset claims

Protecting Legitimate Assets

Early strategic action is paramount. Restraint orders are frequently obtained without notice. Our team acts immediately to scrutinise the evidential basis of the order, challenge necessity and proportionality, safeguard legitimate corporate fundsand prepare an unyielding defence.

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