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Fraud and Asset Tracing Litigation

We are one of only a few large, full-service law firms with dedicated expertise in fraud litigation in the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Our experts have been involved in some of the largest international fraud cases, including Maxwell, Madoff and KazakhGold. 

We act for claimants in corporate fraud and asset tracing claims, obtaining emergency freezing and disclosure orders and conducting and coordinating national and international fraud investigations.

Our lawyers have experience of litigating in the key offshore jurisdictions in which proceeds from fraud are usually held and can act quickly to freeze assets. We provide extensive resources, up-to-date knowledge and a proven ability to handle cross-border work. 

Our advice covers:

  • banking fraud and corporate fraud
  • mortgage fraud and letter of credit fraud
  • asset tracing, civil search orders and freezing orders
  • private prosecution
  • extradition and transfers to avoid creditors and criminal seizure
  • offshore trust disputes, trustee charging, removal and retirement of trustees and sham trusts
  • disputed settlements and wills disputes
  • breach of trust and breach of fiduciary duty
  • undue influence, mental capacity and incapacity issues
  • partnership disputes, including general partner, limited partnership and limited liability partnership

News and insights

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News: 04 April 2024

Allen & Overy files amicus brief in support of disability rights in reproductive healthcare

A team of Allen & Overy litigators filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, on behalf of the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund and other…

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Publications: 05 December 2023

Episode 8: Deconstructing Crypto - The Post-FTX Landscape

In episode 8 of Deconstructing Crypto, Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia break down the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, in which a federal jury found him guilty of seven counts of fraud.

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Publications: 20 February 2023

The Quincecare duty – FAQs

Although the so-called Quincecare duty was first recognised over 30 years ago, it has generated a significant volume of litigation in the last five years.  In this article we respond to some of the…

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Focusing on the latest trends, risks and developments in business crime and financial services investigations.