Barry Stancombe and Nick James deliver talk to Wedlake Bell

Members of 33 Chambers recently contributed to a highly informative June 2026 Wedlake Bell Insolvency Seminar designed to provide practical guidance and strategic insights for insolvency practitioners, as well as professionals specialising in contentious recovery and enforcement matters.

Barry Stancombe and Nick James of 33 Chambers delivered a comprehensive analysis addressing a critical intersection of regulatory frameworks:

POCA v Insolvency: The Priority of Orders in Restraint and Confiscation Proceedings

Their presentation focused on navigating competing regimes under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and corporate insolvency law, offering actionable clarity on enforcement priorities during asset recovery.

There then followed a “fireside chat” with Frances Coulson and Duncan Beach, Chief Executive Officer of the Insolvency Service, who outlined the agency's current strategic priorities and regulatory focus.

For further information regarding our members' expertise in asset recovery and contentious insolvency, please contact our clerking team.