The Criminal Assets Section (CAS) provides an in-house, independent solicitor service to the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) whose operational mandate is to carry out investigations into the suspected proceeds of criminal conduct.
In addition to conveyancing services, CAS provides litigation and advisory services on a wide range of legal matters including:
The Garda Litigation Section deals with civil actions against An Garda Síochána. Its work includes claims for damages for assault, wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, miscarriage of justice, deceit and defamation. It also handles non-party discovery applications seeking disclosure of documentation.
The Justice and Crime Section deals with extradition and European Arrest Warrant applications in the High Court and Supreme Court on behalf of the Attorney General and the Minister for Justice & Equality, and with mutual assistance applications in the District Court, Circuit Court and High Court. It also provides solicitor services to An Garda Síochána and client departments in matters such as inquests, licensing applications, Police Property Act applications and transfer of sentenced persons applications.
The Legal Services Section deals with Ministerial Prosecutions in the District Court, company restorations, and civil proceedings on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection to recover monies fraudulently obtained. It is also responsible for legacy costs recovery.