Nigel’s practice principally encompasses the prosecution and defence of serious and complex crime with a specific focus upon international and corporate crime. He has significant width and depth of experience not only as an advocate, but also in the management of international and complex investigations and litigation outside the jurisdiction.
He has been instructed in a number of high-profile and complex cases in recent years that have encompassed multi-million pound corporate/ international fraud, international narcotic activity, asset tracing and forfeiture proceedings. In this regard, he has experience of working closely with senior figures in a wide variety of international agencies. He has worked closely with the SOCA (and its predecessors) on issues of real complexity and sensitivity.
His most recent case, in which SOCA had involvement, was described by parts of the media as probably SOCA’s most important success since its creation.
In Jersey, he has advised on multi-jurisdictional financial issues and has been regularly instructed in in an advisory capacity by the Attorney General of Jersey.
He has substantial experience of international cooperation and public international law isues and has been invited to evaluate and advise upon international cooperation by foreign jurisdictions.
Currently appointed to the Attorney-General’s Unified List of Prosecution Counsel (Panel B), Nigel is also a Grade 3 Prosecutor for CPS London. He is Public Access trained.
Employment & Discrimination Law
Nigel has several years of experience of acting for both sides in a wide variety of employment disputes. He has also acted for professionals charged with misconduct & breach of professional regulations in disciplinary proceedings.
Key cases
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AG v Curtis Warren & Others [2009]: International investigation and successful prosecution of multi-defendant international conspiracy headed by a notorious international criminal once “Interpol Target One” and considered as the wealthiest and biggest criminal Britain has ever known. Headline National Media profile.
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R v Obih [2009]: Instructed to prosecute the high profile murder of a Luton policeman. Led by Richard Latham QC.
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R v Considine [2007]: EWCA Crim 1166; (2008) 1 Cr App R (S) 41: Led by the Attorney-General before a fully constituted Court of Appeal in a leading case on the assessment of dangerousness.
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R v Mullan & Ors [2005]: Immigraton fraud on an international scale involving prosecution of nearly 30 Defendants.
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R v Price & Others [2007]: Multi-million pound DTI fraud involving several defendants.
- R v Tahir & Ors (2001): Successfully prosecuted a £12 million Excise & VAT fraud involving 30 defendants.
Contact Nigel Povoas
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7242 3555
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7242 2511
Email: clerks@7br.co.uk