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Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement Summit 2025!
We are delighted as Media Partner to be able to promote the ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE “Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement Summit 2025!” Uniquely bringing the Sovereign Disputes and FIRE communities together to address the latest in Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement. In-person Date: 29th & 30th January 2025 Venue: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London
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Offshore Alert – Bangkok – 5 and 6 March 2025. Book NOW!
We’re thrilled to partner with OffshoreAlert for their Second Annual Asia-Pacific Conference on March 5-6, 2025, at the prestigious Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. This highly anticipated event brings together top-tier investigators, insolvency practitioners, asset recovery attorneys, and intelligence specialists from around the world. Attendees will gain actionable insights, explore innovative solutions, and expand their global
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Economic Crime Prevention DACH Summit Returns – 18-19 March 2025! BOOK NOW!
Economic Crime Prevention DACH Summit Returns – March 2025! Industry experts Simon Plüss (Head Export Controls and Sanctions, SECO), Vanessa Sisti (Assistant Chief, FCPA Unit, US DOJ), Sara Chouraqui (Joint Head of Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, UK Serious Fraud Office), and Kevin Mosley (Deputy Chief, Bank Integrity Unit, US DOJ) will headline the 4th Annual
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2nd Annual IBA Asset Recovery Conference- Madrid – 4-6 December 2024 – IFG Exhibitors!
We are delighted to be sponsoring the 2nd Annual IBA Asset Recovery Conference in Madrid – 4 – 6th December 2024. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Tackling and conquering impediments to asset recovery’. Topics will include: Tackling and conquering common (and uncommon) defences raised in attempts to defeat asset recovery strategies and proceedings
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Disputes Nightmares Scenario flash digital session: “What would you do if…you are served with a worldwide freezing order?”
Join Barry Coffey, Partner in the Dispute Resolution team at Mishcon de Reya, Matthew Ewens, Partner in the White Collar Crime and Investigations team and Claire Davidson of DRD Partnership as they consider what to do if you, your company or one of your directors are served with a worldwide freezing order. Date: Wednesday 6th November at 12 noon There is
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Introducing our Global Asset Recovery Guides
In an era where cross-border financial disputes and asset recovery have become increasingly intricate, our guides offer a practical roadmap for navigating asset recovery across various jurisdictions.
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OffshoreAlert London 2-3 December 2024
We're thrilled to partner with OffshoreAlert for their 11th Annual London Conference, which will take place on December 2-3, 2024.
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Victory for Mikov & Attorneys! Congratulations!
We are pleased to share and congratulate Konstantin Mikov and Maria Hristova of our member firm Mikov & Attorneys great victory in asset recovery showing that it is possible for the victim of a scam to recover its losses from the bank managing the bank account of the shell company of the scammer ! Tort
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An inability to perform? Termination of contracts by force majeure in the context of COVID-19
In NKD Maritime Limited V Bart Maritime (No. 2) Inc the English Commercial Court considered whether a purchaser under a ship sale agreement was entitled to terminate on the basis of force majeure provisions. Our article, which you can read on Mishcon.com here, considers the dangers of wrongful termination and best practice for drafting force
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C5 Paris: Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery – 26-27 October 2023
We are excited to announce that we are a media partner for C5 Group’s inaugural Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery event that is taking place from October 26-27, 2023, in Paris. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with the “who’s who” of the community at this truly unique, interactive program! Network and engage with Solicitors
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High Court Sets Aside Injunction Granted Against Binance
Crypto fraud losses in the UK have increased by 40% in the past year according to Action Fraud. Mishcon de Reya’s Rhymal Persad, Sofia Berggren and Philippa Rees explore Piroozzadeh v Persons Unknown, and the increase in crypto-related fraud cases brought before the English Courts. High Court sets aside injunction granted against Binance: are we going to see more
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Navigating Cross-Border Challenges
Fraud and asset recovery cases are increasingly being fought against unidentified defendants, as individuals hide behind computers, fake emails and false online personas. Rhymal Persad, Philippa Rees and Jordan Harrison of our member firm Mishcon de Reya explore the importance of disclosure orders, and the challenges of seeking them from foreign banks: Asset tracing in fraud cases: navigating
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Article on Government’s recent Fraud Strategy Announcement
The IFG are delighted to share the below Article written by Catherine Rogerson, Associate and Linda Ali, Trainee Solicitor, Fraud Department at Mishcon de Reya LLP on the Government’s recently announced fraud strategy. Please click the link below https://www.mishcon.com/news/the-governments-new-fraud-strategy-is-it-enough  
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Thank you Toronto! IFG Asset Recovery Conference (April 2023)
Our IFG members travelled out to Toronto for our Spring Meeting hosted by Bennett Jones taking part in another great Asset Recovery Conference. We were delighted to welcome key note speakers Hon. A. Anne McLellan P.C., O.C., A.O.E., former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Canada, and Inspector
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Obligations to Report Wrongdoing: International Perspectives: White Collar Crime & Investigations Online Event!
Obligations to Report Wrongdoing: International Perspectives When must an organisation report wrongdoing to law enforcement? What are the penalties for failing to report? Are there tangible benefits to self-reporting? Please join the White Collar Crime and Investigations subgroup of the International Fraud Group as we explore these questions from the perspective of a variety of
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Toronto Calling! 27th and 28th April 2023
The IFG are making their way to Toronto for the Annual Spring Members’ Meeting hosted by our Canadian members Maureen Ward Bennett Jones on the 27th and 28th April 2023. We are looking forward to participating in the Asset Recovery Conference and meeting our international friends and colleagues. We have a full agenda and great
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