Seizure of Cryptocurrencies and Virtual Assets (2021): John Binns speaks for LexisNexis webinar

Seizure of Cryptocurrencies and Virtual Assets (2021): John Binns speaks for LexisNexis webinar

BCL partner John Binns and Mark Rainsford QC discuss the fascinating and challenging world of seizing digital and crypto assets using the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 in the recent ”Seizure of Cryptocurrencies and Virtual Assets (2021)” webinar from LexisNexis.

This webinar provides an overview of :

  • Crypto assets and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)
  • Two routes under POCA
  • Criminal confiscation
    • General principles
    • Restraint orders
    • Search and seizure
    • Crown Court powers
    • Magistrates’ Court powers
    • Issues with crypto assets
  • Civil recovery
    • High Court proceedings
    • High Court disclosure orders
    • Magistrates’ Courts
  • POCA investigations
  • Unexplained wealth orders and crypto assets

To view this webinar please register with LexisNexis Webinars.

*Please note that you will need a subscription with LexisNexis to watch the webinar.

John Binns is a specialist in proceeds of crime laws, cannabis regulation, sanctions, and tax investigations. He has extensive experience in financial crime, which also involves bribery and corruption, extradition, Interpol, fraud, market abuse, and the conduct of related civil proceedings. He is a prolific writer and speaker on a variety of topics.

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