Best PMLA & ED Lawyer in India – Advocate Ashish Panday | Legum Attorney
Legum Attorney – Led by Advocate Ashish Panday, Expert in White-Collar Crime Defence
At Legum Attorney, we specialise in complex and high-stakes white-collar crime and financial offence litigation. Under the leadership of Advocate Ashish Panday, we represent clients in matters involving PMLA, ED, EOW, CBI, SFIO, and cross-border financial investigations DRI, Customs.
Adv. Panday brings strong experience in handling cases of money laundering, economic fraud, foreign exchange violations, customs offences, corporate crimes, and prosecution under special statutes. His deep understanding of both domestic law and international compliance obligations enables clients to receive strategic, result-oriented defence.
Why PMLA & Money Laundering Cases Are Highly Complex
Money laundering is among the most serious white-collar offences, involving layered financial transactions, cross-border elements, and technical interpretations of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).
Key complexities include:
- Understanding the scheduled offence
- Tracing of proceeds of crime
- Attachment of assets, both movable and immovable
- Provisional and confirmatory attachment orders
- Burden of proof shifting between the accused and the agency
- International obligations and FATF compliance requirements
Because the offence extends beyond domestic laws and is linked to global anti-money laundering obligations, the defence must be precise, legally sound, and well-researched.
Role of Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is the central agency responsible for investigating:
- Money Laundering under PMLA
- Foreign exchange violations under FEMA
ED has wide powers including:
- Summons & Statements under Section 50
- Search and seizure
- Provisional attachment of assets
- Arrest and prosecution
Before attachment, ED issues a Show Cause Notice, and the matter is adjudicated by the PMLA Adjudicating Authority. Appeals thereafter lie before the SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal.
Our Expertise in PMLA / ED Matters
We offer comprehensive representation in:
✓ PMLA Investigations
- Reply to ED summons
- Assistance during ED recording of statements
- Protection against self-incrimination
- Legal support during search operations
✓ Attachment of Assets
- Challenging provisional and confirmatory attachment
- Representation before Adjudicating Authority
- Appeals before PMLA Appellate Tribunal (SAFEMA)
✓ Criminal Defence
- Bail under Section 45 PMLA
- Defence in Prosecution Complaints before Special Court
- Quashing petitions under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
✓ Corporate & Cross-Border Financial Cases
- Hawala transactions
- International remittances
- Offshore assets
- Trade-based money laundering
✓ Representation Before Agencies
- ED (Enforcement Directorate)
- CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation)
- EOW (Economic Offences Wing)
- SFIO (Serious Fraud Investigation Office)
Why Choose Advocate Ashish Panday
- Extensive courtroom and investigation-stage experience
- Strong command over special statutes like PMLA, FEMA, Customs Act, Black Money Act, Benami Transactions Act
- Known for strategic research, drafting, and high-quality legal arguments
- Handled multiple reported and high-profile matters
- Dedicated, client-focused approach with complete confidentiality