Recent Litigation History

OFAC Designations, The PacNet Services Group of Companies. Successful negotiation of the removal of sanctions against 12 individuals and over 30 companies wrongfully and unlawfully designated by the US Department of Treasury.
Counsel instructed: A Jeff Ifrah, Ifrah Law PLLC; Steven W Pelak, Holland & Hart (Washington, DC).

In the Matter of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2008, POC 2017/20. The Court of General Gaol Delivery ruled restraint orders against seven respondents invalid and returned control of all assets to their owners.
Counsel instructed: Alan Gough and Andrew Marshall, Gough Advocates, Douglas IOM.
Link to judgment: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/5c3cfa69-b143-4ab8-bbb4-3ec2e8a799fc/downloads/2018-09-03%20IOM%20Judgment%20of%20Deemster%20Kainth.pdf?ver=1681428001090

Humphreys et al. v Director of Public Prosecutions. The High Court of Ireland, 2016 No 313 J.R., Simons J. After nine years of litigation, case disposed of entirely in favor of the applicants, with a substantial costs order in their favor.
Counsel instructed: Caitriona Carmody, Carmody & Co., Shannon; Elaine Houlihan, BL., Limerick; Feichin McDonagh SC., Dublin.
Link to judgment: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/5c3cfa69-b143-4ab8-bbb4-3ec2e8a799fc/downloads/1d22ubh0n_323601.PDF?ver=1681428001009.

United States v Day et al., 2:19-cr-155. Although the indictment of four officials of PacNet Services was obtained in Nevada in June 2019, counsel for PacNet have remained in continuous communication with the Department of Justice, which has taken no substantive steps forward to advance the prosecution.
Counsel instructed: A Jeff Ifrah, Ifrah Law PLLC; Steven W Pelak, Holland & Hart (Washington, DC).

National Crime Agency v PacNet Services Ltd. Westminster Magistrates’ Court, District Judge Ezzat. PacNet Services successfully resisted an application by the NCA for forfeiture of approximately USD $2.5 million and severely criticized the applicant agency for failure to look at the evidence and form an impartial view. A costs award of approximately GBP 104,000 followed.
Counsel briefed: Kennedy Talbot QC and Rachel Barnes (now KC). https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/5c3cfa69-b143-4ab8-bbb4-3ec2e8a799fc/downloads/2021-02-12%20NCA%20v%20PACNET%20JUDGMENT%20Ezzat%5EJ%20DCJ.pdf?v

In the Matter of the Proceeds of Crime Acts 1996-2016, PacNet Services Ltd et al. 2018 No 22 CAB. 2018-2022: In the Matter of the Proceeds of Crime Acts 1996-2016, PacNet Holdings Limited et al. The High Court of Ireland, Dublin. After four years of extensive litigation, matter settled with a token contribution to costs by the respondents and return of extensive other assets to all parties.
Counsel briefed: Michael Staines SC, Remy Farrell SC and David Staunton BL.