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IFG Members Show & Tell Series 1
The first in our series of IFG members’ Show & Tell, where members shared key aspects of strategy and proceedings in their jurisdiction.
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Recognition of UK decisions now has to take place in contradictory proceedings according to Swiss National Law
On 31 December 2020, the transition period between the United Kingdom and the European Union ended. Thus, as of 1 January 2021, European Union agreements with third countries – including bilateral or multilateral agreements between Switzerland and the European Union – no longer apply to the United Kingdom. Like all other international agreements of the
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International Asset Recovery Course
The IFG is delighted to announce that member firm Mishcon de Reya are working with Blackstone Chambers and The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London to launch the University’s first ever International Asset Recovery Course. The course is a five-day programme running in November 2021 that will help lawyers and
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IFG Academy: Surveillance
We are pleased to present our first IFG Academy discussion on Surveillance with Audrey Byrne (Ireland), Arun Chandrasekharan (Switzerland), Peter Chaffetz (NY-USA), Helen M. Hatton (Jersey) and Gary Miller (UK) Chairing.
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Litigation Funding: is it time to legislate? – podcast episode
In this podcast produced by our Irish member firm McCann Fitzgerald, Partners Karyn Harty and Catherine Derrig are joined by our sponsor Robert Hanna (Augusta Ventures), partner and IFG founder Gary Miller (Mishcon de Reya, UK) and David O’Farrell (McCullough Robertson, Australia) to discuss the legal position on litigation funding in Ireland, the UK and
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IFG announces three corporate partners and new Strategic Advisory Board in game-changing year
The International Fraud Group (IFG) has successfully attracted corporate sponsorship and convened a Strategic Advisory Board, adding new depth and breadth to the long-standing international alliance of law firms specialising in asset recovery and fraud cases. In what has been a game-changing year, the IFG now has three corporate sponsors: global accountancy practice Grant Thornton,
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A New Era for the IFG – Investing in the Fight Against Fraud
2020 continues to be a remarkable year globally. For the International Fraud Group it is the year when we reenergise ourselves and redouble our efforts to sustain our position as the world’s oldest and most experienced fraud investigatory and asset recovery network. We have incorporated ourselves as the International Fraud Group Limited. We are delighted
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Fiduciaries and Trustees Beware!
You have got to admire the creativity of  Mr Skurikin (S). VTB appointed Receivers (R) over assets (Assets)  in a limited liability partnership which were held in trust for a Liechtenstein Foundation (B). B applied to discharge the Receivership Order (RO) on the basis of a “material change in circumstances” (MCIC). That MCIC was a
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‘ENRC v. Gerrard’: Will International Investigations Ever Be The Same?
OffshoreAlert 2022, London This panel discussion is organised along the lines of the ‘BBC Question Time’ format with the panelists making some initial comments about the implications of the ‘ENRC v. Gerrard’ judgment and then answering questions from attendees.Among the topics to be addressed are: Is there a conflict of interest in a public authority
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Crypto and NFT Assets in Fraud and Asset Recovery Litigation
International Fraud & Asset Recovery Conference 2022, Singapore: ‘Panel 2’ Crypto and NFT Assets in Fraud and Asset Recovery Litigation (video) Session Chair: Gary Miller – Mishcon de Reya, United Kingdom Panelists: Lionel Chan – Oon & Bazul LLP, Singapore | Ardavan Amir-Aslani – Cohen Amir-Aslani, France | Earl Rivera-Dolera – Frasers Law, Vietnam |
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International Fraud & Asset Recovery Conference 2022, Singapore: ‘Opening of Conference’
Singapore 2022: Opening of Conference  
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International Asset Tracing and Recovery Course
When: 3 days over 3 consecutive Tuesdays in February-March 2023 (28 February, 7, 14 March) Where: Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary, University of London, 67-69 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3JB Method of delivery: In person. The course is a three-day programme that will help you build upon existing expertise in this area by focusing on
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Family-Run Empires: The Fall of Dynastic Empires – A Fertile Ground for Fraud Investigation and Asset Recovery
International Fraud & Asset Recovery Conference 2022, Singapore: ‘Panel 3′ Family-Run Empires: The Fall of Dynastic Empires – A Fertile Ground for Fraud Investigation and Asset Recovery Watch the video here. Session Chair: Bazul Ashhab – Oon & Bazul LLP, Singapore Panelists: Mark Fraser – Frasers Law, Vietnam | Yohanes Aples – Yohanes Aples &
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The Rise of Technology and Fraud: Are lawyers and the authorities playing catch-up?
International Fraud & Asset Recovery Conference 2022, Singapore: ‘Panel 1’ The Rise of Technology and Fraud: Are lawyers and the authorities playing catch-up? Watch the video here. Session Chair: Bazul Ashhab – Oon & Bazul LLP, Singapore Panelists: Helen Hatton – Central Associates, United Kingdom | Jason Karas – Karas LLP, Hong Kong |Robin Lee
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Doorstop Interviews: Helen Hatton
International Fraud & Asset Recovery Conference 2022, Singapore: Doorstop Interviews
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Doorstop Interviews: Lionel Chan
International Fraud & Asset Recovery Conference 2022, Singapore: Doorstop Interviews
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