Inquesta
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Inquesta
St John's Terrace, Manchester
# Inquesta - Forensic Accountants Specialising in Confiscation Defence
Inquesta is a Manchester-based forensic accounting firm that specialises in defending clients against confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Working exclusively with leading criminal defence solicitors across the UK, they help defendants navigate complex financial crime proceedings and significantly reduce confiscation liability.
The firm handles approximately 60 POCA cases annually, with a proven track record of saving defendants millions of pounds through rigorous financial analysis and expert court testimony. Their clients include individuals facing confiscation proceedings following criminal convictions where financial gain is involved, as well as the solicitors and barristers defending them.
What sets Inquesta apart is their deep specialisation in this niche area. They possess Academy of Experts accreditation and certified cryptocurrency investigation credentials, enabling them to untangle large datasets, trace money flows between accounts, and challenge prosecution calculations of benefit and available amounts. Their experts regularly provide Court Procedure Rules-compliant reports and give evidence in court, lending credibility to defence submissions.
The firm accepts both Legal Aid and self-funded cases, removing financial barriers for defendants seeking expert defence. Their comprehensive service includes detailed financial data analysis, defendant meetings, liaison with legal teams, benefit recalculation, prosecution negotiation, and full courtroom representation. This end-to-end approach, combined with their specialist knowledge of POCA legislation and financial investigation techniques, makes them an essential resource for anyone facing confiscation proceedings.
Inquesta is a Manchester-based forensic accounting firm that specialises in defending clients against confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Working exclusively with leading criminal defence solicitors across the UK, they help defendants navigate complex financial crime proceedings and significantly reduce confiscation liability.
The firm handles approximately 60 POCA cases annually, with a proven track record of saving defendants millions of pounds through rigorous financial analysis and expert court testimony. Their clients include individuals facing confiscation proceedings following criminal convictions where financial gain is involved, as well as the solicitors and barristers defending them.
What sets Inquesta apart is their deep specialisation in this niche area. They possess Academy of Experts accreditation and certified cryptocurrency investigation credentials, enabling them to untangle large datasets, trace money flows between accounts, and challenge prosecution calculations of benefit and available amounts. Their experts regularly provide Court Procedure Rules-compliant reports and give evidence in court, lending credibility to defence submissions.
The firm accepts both Legal Aid and self-funded cases, removing financial barriers for defendants seeking expert defence. Their comprehensive service includes detailed financial data analysis, defendant meetings, liaison with legal teams, benefit recalculation, prosecution negotiation, and full courtroom representation. This end-to-end approach, combined with their specialist knowledge of POCA legislation and financial investigation techniques, makes them an essential resource for anyone facing confiscation proceedings.
Services offered
POCA confiscation defence analysisexpert witness reportsfinancial data analysis and interpretationcryptocurrency investigationbenefit and available amount recalculationcourt testimony and evidence provisionprosecution negotiation supportLegal Aid and private case representation