Skip to content

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

Exterior of a modern glass and metal building

Publications: 18 September 2023

Directive 1828/2020 sur les actions représentatives et réforme des actions de groupe en France

La directive (UE) 2020/1828 a créé un socle commun pour les actions de groupe au sein de l’Union Européenne, qui devrait conduire le Parlement français à adopter, dans les prochains mois, une réforme…

Lire la suite

Publications: 28 April 2023

New rules for arbitration under Luxembourg law: A modern and flexible framework for dispute resolution

Lire la suite

Publications: 18 January 2023

La délinquance en col blanc en France, 2022 : aperçu des évolutions, tendances et perspectives

À l’occasion de son rapport annuel consacré aux grandes évolutions législatives et judiciaires relatives à la délinquance en col blanc, le cabinet Allen & Overy revient sur les principales…

Lire la suite
Cloudy blue sky seen through a hole in the middle of a sculpture

Publications: 08 December 2022

Le clair-obscur du régime de la convention judiciaire d’intérêt public

Depuis sa création, la convention judiciaire d’intérêt public suscite les passions. Les conventions récentes continuent néanmoins de mettre en lumière les améliorations à apporter au système actuel.

Lire la suite

Distinction

Investigations Insight

A&O's blog highlighting the current issues

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