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Pre-Packaged Insolvency
A pre-pack sale has long been a staple of newspaper headlines and invariably alludes to creditors being “stitched up” by the insolvency process. But what is a pre-pack? The term “pre-pack sale” refers to an arrangement under which the sale of all or part of a company’s business or assets is negotiated with a purchase
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Policyholder Update: When does your insurer have a “duty to speak”?
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal has found that, in certain circumstances, an insurer has a duty to tell its policyholder that their conduct is at risk of jeopardising their claim for cover.
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Worldwide Freezing Injunction: clarification of the correct test for the existence of assets
The Court of Appeal has recently considered a case where Chabra worldwide freezing orders – a well-used tool of litigators, not only to secure assets to satisfy English judgments, but also in aid of foreign proceedings, pursuant to Section 25 of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (CJJA) – were sought pursuant to the
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Fraud in 2020 and beyond
Fraud in 2020 and beyond. An IFG panel discussing the impact of the world’s fastest growing industry. To see a selection of photographs from the event, please click here.
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Join us at the C5 Conference
The IFG proudly sponsors the annual C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery Conference in Geneva on 16 & 17 March 2017. Hotel de la Paix, a Ritz Carlton Partner Hotel 11 Quai du Mont Blanc 1211 Genève Suisse (view map) If you are attending, we would be delighted if you could join us for a drinks reception
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ACFE Fraud Conference Europe
Meet other CFEs across Europe at the 2017 ACFE Fraud Conference Europe, 19-21 March | London, U.K. Join top anti-fraud professionals in London for the 2017 ACFE Fraud Confer-ence Europe, and learn the latest trends in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence. With dynamic educational opportunities, experienced instructors and invaluable networking opportunities, this event offers the
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Court of Appeal Rules on Reverse Burden of Proof in Corruption Case
Reverse burden of proof provisions have been the subject of considerable debate both in Ireland and abroad. Recently the Court of Appeal, in a rare judgment on the interpretation of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906, upheld a provision which imposes a reverse burden of proof in certain bribery cases. The judgment relates to an
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New European ‘Freezers’ will Provide a Fast and Effective Tool in Preserving Funds in Cross-Border Cases from January 2017
From January 2017, creditors domiciled in EU Member States that have signed up to a new European regulation will be able to avail of the new European Account Preservation Order (EAPO) which provides a novel fast track way to preserve funds held in EU bank accounts in cross-border civil and commercial disputes.  As the UK
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Event Sponsorship
The IFG continues to celebrate its 30th year in business this year and we are excited to announce our next Flagship Fraud Conference in London in November.
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ACI & C5’s 13th Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami – 24 and 25 October 2024! BOOK NOW!
The preliminary agenda for the 13th Edition of ACI & C5’s Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami conference is now available! Take a glimpse at the program, then start making your plans to join the team on  24 – 25 October in Miami, FL. Be sure to join C5 at the only comprehensive event for the
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IFG London Flagship Fraud Conference – Thursday 21 November 2024. REGISTER NOW!
Join us for International Fraud Group’s flagship conference in London this autumn.  Engage with international lawyers, forensic accountants, investigators, restructuring and insolvency experts, crypto gurus and many others in the international asset recovery and fraud investigation space. With an exciting programme planned, we welcome two keynote speakers: Tyler Hodgson – International Team Lead at the
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OffshoreAlert – Marbella – 19-21 June 2024
We are excited to that our sponsors Grant Thornton UK LLP, Kevin Hellard and Colin Diss are attending and sponsoring OffshoreAlert Marbella! Get ready to experience an unforgettable blend of business and pleasure at OffshoreAlert Marbella 2024! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Kempinski Hotel Bahía in Estepona, Spain, this premier event will take place from June 19-21. Join us to
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‘Project Prevenirea și Perturbarea’ (Project Prevent & Disrupt (PSP)), Press Release, STOP THE TRAFFIK
With funding from the UK Home Office and British Embassy Bucharest, as well as the International Fraud Group, STOP THE TRAFFIK (STT) launches ‘Project Prevenirea și Perturbarea’ (Project Prevent & Disrupt (PSP)), a programme aiming to disrupt sexual exploitation between Romania and the UK. Right now, the Romania to UK route is heavily run by
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IFG Flagship Fraud Conference. At the Epicenter! Hong Kong, 25th April 2024!
We were delighted at the success of our Spring Conference which was hosted in Hong Kong by Mishcon de Reya LLP in association with Karas So LLP at the Asia Society. A Welcome Address was given by our IFG Chairman Gary Miller and Kevin So, Partner at Karas So LLP which then followed Ken Peng as our Keynote speaker. We had four great panels
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Black Swan free-standing orders available in Cyprus!
Introduction ‘Black Swan’ freestanding injunctions in aid of foreign substantive proceedings, have been available in the BVI since 2010, making the BVI a very appealing jurisdiction for claimants seeking to safeguard their interests. However, in May 2020 the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal in Broad Idea International Limited v Convoy Collateral Limited BVIHCMAP2019/0026, directly overruled Black Swan. Then,
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OffshoreAlert Miami – 14-16 April 2024
We would like to announce that OffshoreAlert will be delivering their Miami Event on 14-16 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach 1 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL, United States Launched in 2002, OffshoreAlert Miami is their longest-running event – a destination conference that attracts 350 attendees from dozens of countries who combine business with pleasure, with
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