Seize: London 2025

11 June 2025

Nine Elms, London

9am - 7pm

Seize: London 2025 returns to unite decision-makers from government and law enforcement agencies, alongside key private sector representatives, to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities in asset recovery.

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11 June 2025

Nine Elms, London

9am - 7pm

This event is primarily designed for public sector professionals and select guests. By registering your interest, you’ll be added to our review list. Confirmed attendees will be contacted directly.

Attendance is free of charge; however, participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

The first and only seized asset conference in the world is back.

This in-person event offers a unique chance to network with investigators, prosecutors, asset managers, and other practitioners driving the future of this critical field. Attendees will benefit from engaging discussions, insightful panels, and the chance to connect with industry leaders and peers in an intimate, focused setting.

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Speakers Include

Adrian Foster

Chief Crown Prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution Service Proceeds of Crime Division

Adrian Morris

Associate Director of Digital Asset Recovery, Grant Thornton UK, former Tech-enabled Money Laundering Threat Lead for HM Revenue and Customs and former Security and Protection Policy Lead for the Northern Ireland Office

Caroline Malcolm

Policy & Practice Visitor at the Institute for Ethics in AI - Oxford University, former VP Global Public Policy at Chainalysis, former Member of the Ransomware Task Force at the Institute for Security and Technology and former Head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's Global Blockchain Policy Centre

Chrissy Hill

Chief Legal Officer and former Interim Chief Operating Officer at Parity Technologies and former Director of Compliance at Barclays Capital

Dr. Max Bernt

Global Head of Regulatory Affairs & Managing Director, Europe at Taxbit

Ian Dyson

Former Commissioner of City of London Police, and National Policing Lead on Fraud and Cyber Crime

James Clark

GTM Launch EMEA & MENA at Kodex

Joe Nahal-Macdonald

Senior Associate at Edmonds Marshall McMahon, Deputy District Judge for the Ministry of Justice UK, Specialist Prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution Service (Career break) and Expert in Mutual Legal Assistance and Asset Recovery for the Council of Europe

Kevin Newe

Assistant Director - Illicit Finance Threat Lead at HM Revenue and Customs and former Proceeds of Crime Policy Lead at Serious Organised Crime Agency

Kris Doucette

CEO at Applied Technology Solutions, former Director of National Security Solutions at Chainalysis and former Senior Analyst for the U.S. Department of Treasury

Maria Nizzero

Principal for Sanctions at UK Finance and former Research Fellow at the Centre for Finance and Security at the Royal United Services Institute

Martin Peters

Incoming Head of the National Asset Recovery Unit at City of London Police and Retired Detective Superintendent at City of London Police, Bedfordshire Police, The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit and Metropolitan Police.

Richard Bagsworth

D/Sgt, Crypto Asset Recovery Team, Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, Hertfordshire Police

Tara Annison

Head of Product at Twinstake and former Head of Technical Crypto Advisory / Head of Education (Product) at Elliptic

Val Harkless

Forensic Blockchain Consultant at Entellint Consulting, Senior Fraud Analyst at Chenega Corporation and former Forfeiture and Seizure Analyst at the FBI

The Agenda

Time
Topic
Description
9:00am - 9:20am
Arrivals & Security Clearance
Arrivals & Security Clearance
9:20am - 9:40am
Welcome Drinks & Registration
9:40am - 10:00am
Welcome Address
& Opening Remarks
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10:00am - 10:30am
Start with Why: Supporting Victims Through Asset Recovery
Highlighting how seizing and returning assets can provide direct redress to those harmed by financial crime
10:30am - 11:15am
The Known Unknowns: Building Crypto Capacity
Exploring how gaps in knowledge, tools, and training are being addressed to strengthen virtual asset recovery
11:15am - 11:45 pm
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
11:45am - 12:15pm
Practical Challenges From Sanctions to Seizures
Discussing the operational realities of identifying, freezing, and securing all forms of assets in real time
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Borders or Blockers? International Cooperation in Law Enforcement
Examining practical ways to strengthen international collaboration in asset recovery
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Darwin's Dilema: The Perils and Pace of Evolution in Managing Complex Assets.
Examining how mutual legal assistance treaties and alternative frameworks support international collaboration in crypto asset seizures.
Exploring challenges and solutions in seizing, valuing, and managing complex or non-traditional assets during investigations
2:30pm - 2:45pm
Video Presentation
Lunch Break
2:45pm - 3:30pm
The Silver Notice: Interpol's Silver Bullet for Seized Assets?
Examining INTERPOL’s new Silver Notice, its legal basis and practical applications in cross-border asset seizure operations
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
4:00pm - 4:15pm
Sneak Peek
Coffee Break
4:15pm - 4:45pm
Future Gazing: Emerging Tools and Approaches
Discussing some of the emerging technologies, policies and strategies shaping the future of asset seizure and management
4:45pm - 5:00pm
Closing Remarks
Reflecting on the key takeaways
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Happy Hour
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Seize: London 2025

The first and only seized asset conference in the world is back.

We'd love to hear from you.

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