Blake Lapthorn has been heavily involved in establishing the
Proceeds of Crime Lawyers' Association - Warren
Foot is a founding member and the current
secretary.
POCLA was established in 2008 to advance, foster and encourage
the exchange of information, education and training, in all matters
relating to the practice of law involving the proceeds of criminal
conduct, including:
- the application of best practice in work before the criminal
and civil courts
- those involved in advising and representing those from whom the
proceeds of criminal conduct is or may be sought
- those involved in prosecuting cases where the proceeds of
criminal conduct may be recoverable
- those involved in administering, obtaining or resisting
restraint orders, receivership orders, recovery orders and the
like
- Government agencies set up from time to time to help recover
the proceeds of crime
- those involved in the prevention of money laundering.
POCLA is generating interest in the UK and overseas not only
from barristers and solicitors but also from other professionals
who practice in this area including receivers, insolvency
practitioners and judges.
For further information visit the POCLA
website.
