Notable Cases

We secured the complete return of £30,000 for a client after funds were seized at London City Airport. This successful outcome demonstrates SMW's experience in challenging cash forfeiture applications and recovery of assets.

After a bank restricted access to a business account holding over £600,000 due to inaccurate information provided by a former bookkeeper, we acted swiftly to demonstrate the legitimacy of the funds and the company’s trading activities. Within just three weeks, we successfully secured the removal of the restriction, restoring full access to the funds and enabling the business to continue operating without disruption.

At the end of 2022, Securitax Ltd, a UK-registered company, commenced a private prosecution against the CEO and Managing Director of a technology company accusing him of committing fraud in 2019.

SMW secured a major reduction in a confiscation claim against a businessman, cutting the Crown’s alleged £8 million benefit to a £1.9 million order and nearly halving the available amount. All third-party interests were upheld, the corporate veil remained intact, and key assets were excluded after detailed submissions and robust negotiation.