Proceeds of Crime Act Update

An expert look at the Law Commission's comprehensive consultation and the proposed changes to the Proceeds of Crime Act after 20 years in operation.

Date: Tuesday 17^th October 2023

Time: 6:15pm – 8:15pm (Registration from 6pm)

Venue: The Double Tree by Hilton, 92 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4BH

Rudi Fortson KC and Nathaniel Rudolf KC will discuss a number of the significant proposals made by the Law Commission after the taking of evidence and publishing its Consultation Paper and Report regarding recovering the proceeds of crime after conviction and what changes may be on the horizon. After 20 years of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (‘POCA’) it is time to look forward to what might lie ahead.

The discussion will be followed by an interactive debate hosted by Nicola Howard KC.

Host

Nicola Howard KC: Counsel and Joint Head of Chambers at 25 Bedford Row.

Speakers

Rudi Fortson KC: Counsel at 25 Bedford Row
Nathaniel Rudolf KC: Counsel at 25 Bedford Row

Details

Nicola Howard KC is predominately instructed in large scale complex fraud cases, bribery, money laundering, substantial confiscation and corporate offending. She advises in highly contentious and sensitive cases and is regularly sought out to advise companies, officeholders and High Net worth individuals in a broad range of financial and regulatory matters. Nicola was part of the consultation process by the Law Commission in relation to the changes to POCA.

Rudi Fortson KC is noted for his work in relation to confiscation, asset recovery and money laundering. Rudi Fortson KC was a consultant to the Law Commission for England and Wales in relation to the POCA (Part 2) project.

Nathaniel Rudolf KC Nathaniel is acknowledged for his work in high-value confiscations. He is a Recorder of the Crown Court assigned to the South Eastern Circuit and a First Tier Tribunal Judge assigned to the Tax Chamber. He has co-authored textbooks and articles, and also lectured widely, on POCA.

For further information, or to register for this event, please email: 25BR.Events@25BedfordRow.com