David O’Mahony acted for the Attorney General for Jersey and the United States Department of Justice in resisting a challenge to a freezing order over US$ 23 million.
The case arises from prosecutions in South Africa and the United States for massive over-harvesting of lobster and other fish products in South Africa and their importation and processing in the United States. The United States is seeking to enforce a US$ 37 million forfeiture order made by the New York courts.
The Jersey Royal Court gave important guidance on the interaction between overseas forfeiture orders and offshore trust and company structures and on dual criminality in relation to inter alia money laundering and the Crime (Transnational Organised Crime) (Jersey) Law 2008.
For help or advice please call +44 (0)20 7242 3555 or complete the form below
A member of the Clerking team will help you resolve your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an out of hours number?
Yes, please call Chambers mainline number +44 (0)20 7242 3555 and you will be directed to the out of hours phone lines.
How can I find out whether 7BR can take my case?
As a direct access client, please visit our direct access page and complete the initial form, a member of the clerking team will then be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Will my barrister deal with all the correspondence?
Some barristers have the ability to “conduct litigation” for direct access clients. Our clerks will be able to assist you as to which of our members are trained and accredited to do so.
How do I instruct a barrister?
Please visit our direct access page for the initial steps on instructing a barrister, or contact our clerks on +44 (0)20 7242 3555.
