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When illicit funds cross borders, recovering them requires swift, coordinated and legally precise action. Our practice focuses on tracing, securing and reclaiming assets that have been moved through international financial networks. We handle every phase of the recovery process — from mapping financial flows to initiating litigation and securing restitution.
Investigation methodology
No two cross-border cases are identical. We begin with a rigorous review of the origin of funds, ownership chains and transfer mechanisms. Our objective is to reconstruct a reliable picture of global asset movements, identify ultimate beneficial owners and pinpoint jurisdictions where enforcement measures are feasible.
To build admissible, court-ready evidence we work closely with forensic accountants, investigative units and trusted foreign counsel. This cross-disciplinary model lets us pair legal remedies with financial intelligence, reducing the risk that assets will be dissipated while proceedings are underway.
Asset tracing, freezing and seizure
A decisive moment in any recovery effort is obtaining protective measures before assets are relocated or converted. We move quickly to secure injunctions and emergency orders to freeze bank accounts, securities and real estate — using domestic courts, mutual legal assistance channels and cooperation with law enforcement partners worldwide.
At the same time, we assess which national or international instruments are appropriate in each case — from regional freezing orders to mechanisms under multilateral conventions and FATF-related frameworks — then deploy the most effective route for immediate preservation of value.
Litigation and recovery actions
After assets are located and restrained, we represent clients in the necessary proceedings across relevant jurisdictions. That can involve recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, civil recovery suits, and engagement in criminal prosecutions as injured parties.
Our caseload typically includes matters such as:
- corruption and abuse of office;
- corporate fraud and embezzlement;
- tax fraud and deliberate concealment of assets;
- breaches of sanctions regimes and attempts to evade OFAC/EU restrictions.
With a broad network of cooperating firms and advisers in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, we coordinate parallel actions to preserve legal continuity and strategic momentum.
Confidential, strategic case management
Cross-border inquiries demand discretion and careful planning. We ensure clients retain control over the process while all measures comply with applicable laws. Where appropriate, temporary protective structures — for example, trusts or SPVs — are put in place to shield holdings during litigation and enforcement.
We also evaluate secondary risks — from tax exposure to reputational fallout — and design remedies that not only recover assets but also protect the client’s wider commercial and financial interests.
Delisting and removal of international restrictions
Recovering assets frequently requires addressing concurrent restrictions or listings. We assist individuals and companies seeking removal from sanctions and restrictive lists — whether OFAC, EU or domestic registers — by preparing and submitting appeals, petitions for reconsideration, and all necessary supporting documentation.
Our lawyers engage directly with competent authorities to pursue delisting and to restore the client’s lawful status in international systems.
Why engage us?
We combine an in-depth understanding of international cooperation mechanisms with hands-on experience in multi-jurisdictional enforcement. Our teams provide tailored strategies delivered with confidentiality and operational agility.
Key strengths include:
- demonstrated success in complex cross-border financial crime and recovery matters;
- established lines of coordination with foreign authorities and international bodies;
- Bespoke legal strategies focused on results and client confidentiality;
- full-service support from investigation through restitution.
When to contact our team?
You should consider specialist representation if:
- assets appear to have been moved abroad by partners, officials or third parties;
- funds are hidden via offshore entities or shell companies;
- you suspect elaborate fraud or need court-admissible evidence for international litigation;
- assets are frozen or your name appears on restrictive or sanctions lists.
We act for corporates, private clients, banks, investment funds and government entities, providing strategic legal support in demanding transnational matters.
How we work?
Each engagement is run as a strategic project: lawyers, forensic specialists and international partners work in close coordination to execute a clear plan. That structure enables decisive action and consistent progress across multiple jurisdictions, even where cases involve political sensitivity or complex regulatory overlays.
Get in touch
If you believe assets have been transferred, concealed or frozen through international channels, timely intervention materially improves recovery prospects. Contact our team to discuss your situation and to design a bespoke cross-border investigation and asset-recovery plan. We will provide professional representation, coordinate with foreign authorities and supervise every stage of the enforcement process.
