Rebecca Cooke#988

Rebecca Cooke

Rebecca practises exclusively in the defence of individuals prosecuted by the National Crime Agency, Serious Fraud Office, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, the Crown Prosecution Service and Trading Standards.

Rebecca has extensive experience in business and serious crime and has recently been involved in a number of lengthy and complex trials before the Old Bailey. She also has particular expertise in matters relating to proceeds of crime.

Rebecca joined Shearman Bowen in 2013 and prior to that worked at leading law firm, Hill Dickinson LLP and Olliers Solicitors in Manchester.

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Information orders under Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Information orders under Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Practice notes

This Practice Note considers the powers under sections 339ZH to 339ZK of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2002) for the National Crime Agency (NCA) to obtain information orders against any person in the regulated sector who has submitted a suspicious activity report (SAR). It covers the key requirements for making an order, key considerations for respondents including privilege considerations, the penalty for failing to comply with an information order, challenges and appeals.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 2005

Membership

  • Fraud Lawyers Association
  • Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association
  • Female Fraud Forum

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