We are the International Fraud Group.
A global network of highly skilled international lawyers who specialise in tracing, freezing, seizing and recovering stolen assets.

We began when an international bank wanted to instruct the most experienced investigative lawyers practising in each jurisdiction, who shared their asset recovery know-how with each other, who worked relentlessly to recover stolen assets and understood how to manage the risk and costs of international asset recovery. We are those lawyers.

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We share a critical set of ethical values which guide everything we do. We share our know-how unreservedly so that every member has access to the creativity and ingenuity of the group. We are friends as well as colleagues.
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Konstantin Mikov
Peter Ferrer Magnus Braun
Menelaos Kyprianou Robert Starkins Kelly Yap Mark Dougherty Oon Thian Seng Eduardo Braga Bacal
Helen Hatton
Erin Valentine Audrey Byrne
Gints Vilgerts Kevin Hellard
Vasilis Pappas Matthew Ewens
Maria Hristova Claudio De Castro
Renee Tischler
Valerie Hohenberg Bartlomiej Jankowski
Neil Giles Mark Davis
Laure-Hélène Gaicio-Fievez Eleanor Dixie Adedoyin Afun Carlo Zaccagnini Clemens Trauttenberg Dr Robert Schiebe
Andrew Thorp

Local knowledge
on a global scale

31 Years
55 Members
62 Jurisdictions
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We know...

How to use the full extent of the civil and criminal law in every jurisdiction to identify the crooks, uncover the evidence of what they've done, and ensure that the evidence and stolen assets are protected until clients have got a judgement or settlement. We understand the world of covert investigation and know how to manage and minimise the risks involved.

Fraudsters are always one step ahead of the victims. To change this dynamic we need to change the agenda. Getting in front of a judge without notice to the fraudsters is the beginning of changing the agenda. Once we have obtained asset freezing, evidence preservation and information disclosure orders we have changed the agenda. The fraudsters then have to respond to what we have done to them.

The IFG network is anything but virtual

Our members and sponsors are not just at the other end of a zoom call. We gather twice a year to meet, greet, eat and have fun.
We believe this closeness is essential, both in building our relationships and improving our effectiveness as a unified global team.

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024

The IFG are pleased to announce that they have been ranked Band 1 in the Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024 Multi-Jurisdictional Directory.

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. They serve as an essential resource for navigating the potential pitfalls encountered during the asset recovery process.

IFG News and Events

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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 Miami -27-29 April 2025! Book Now
As a proud partner of OffshoreAlert Miami, IFG invites you to join the leading event on intelligence, investigations, and recovery in high-value international finance. Connect with 300+ asset recovery attorneys, insolvency practitioners, investigators, and intelligence professionals on April 27-29 at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. Register by March 21 to save $300 with Early Bird pricing—and
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BOOK! FIRE International from 20-22 May 2025 in Vilamoura, Portugal
The IFG are excited to be an Event Partner for TL4 FIRE at FIRE International from 20-22 May 2025 in Vilamoura, the flagship international Asset Recovery event in the fraud & insolvency practitioner’s calendar. Book FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin – Thought Leaders 4 | FIRE IFG Members get a 20% discount.
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Book! FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin – 26-28 February 2025
We are delighted to be Media Partner for TL4 FIRE at FIRE Starters Global Summit from 26-28 February 2025 in Dublin – an unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry veterans and emerging talents. Book FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin – Thought Leaders 4 | FIRE Don’t miss your chance to expand your network and elevate
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C5 Group Inc.’s 19th Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Geneva conference – 13-14 March 2025
We are excited to announce that we are a media partner for @C5 Group Inc.’s 19th Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Geneva conference that is taking place on 13-14 March 2025, in Geneva! Register today and save 10% with promo code: D10-999-IFG25. For almost two decades, hundreds of practitioners from 48+ countries mark their
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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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Asset Recovery CEE

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Asset Recovery CEE
The IFG have entered into another fantastic Strategic Alliance with Bearstone Global and are excited to be supporting the Asset Recovery CEE!
C5

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C5
We are delighted to have a great co-marketing partnership with the fantastic C5. Please do look out for future events!
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Kisaco Research

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Kisaco Research
The IFG have recently entered into a marketing collaboration with this great organisation.  Keep a "look-out" for their events!
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OffshoreAlert

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OffshoreAlert
We are thrilled to have been invited to engage in a Partnership with one of the industries' most prestigious conference organisers OffshoreAlert, representing Bangkok 2024, Miami 2024 and London 2024. Look out for future events postings!
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TECA

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TECA
The IFG have joined the Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs) as a Supporting Organisation. Watch this space!
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ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE

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ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE
We are delighted to announce a strategic media partnership with ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE.
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