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IFG Event in London / 8-9 June 2026
IFG Members Meeting – London 20268–9 June 2026 | Hosted by Mishcon de Reya The International Fraud Group (IFG) will bring together its global network in London for two days of insight, collaboration, and connection. Hosted by Mishcon de Reya, the event will feature engaging discussions, shared expertise, and opportunities to strengthen relationships across the
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20th Anniversary Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Geneva
20th Anniversary Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Geneva 12–13 March 2026 | Hotel President Wilson, Geneva Website: http://bit.ly/3L0ElYQ Email: enquiries@c5-online.com Phone: +44 (0) 20 4532 2313 For 20 years, C5’s Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Geneva conference has been the premiere annual gathering for the global fraud and asset recovery community. Each year, litigators,
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OffshoreAlert Conference Miami 26-28, April 2026
Whatever your role in the fast-paced world of high-value international finance, you need to understand what’s going on at any given time to mitigate risk and maximize opportunity. Every significant business or investment decision should be preceded by a comprehensive process of trying to understand what you’re contemplating getting into. In other words, don’t ‘wing
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OffshoreAlert Conference Bangkok March 11-12, 2026!
As a proud partner of OffshoreAlert Bangkok, IFG invites you to join the leading event on intelligence, investigations, and recovery in high-value international finance. Join top investigators, insolvency practitioners, asset recovery attorneys, and intelligence specialists as we bring our signature blend of expertise, innovation, and global connections to the region. In the fast-paced world of
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Disputes Nightmares Scenario flash digital session: “What would you do if…you are served with a worldwide freezing order?”
Join Barry Coffey, Partner in the Dispute Resolution team at Mishcon de Reya, Matthew Ewens, Partner in the White Collar Crime and Investigations team and Claire Davidson of DRD Partnership as they consider what to do if you, your company or one of your directors are served with a worldwide freezing order. Date: Wednesday 6th November at 12 noon There is
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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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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Are machines revolutionizing International Arbitration?
Claudio de Castro, Partner of Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega has written the below article on AI.
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Tackling Fraud: The Labour Government’s Strategy
With fraud currently making up over 40% of crime in the UK, it’s a critical issue for the new government to address.
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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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Goodbye Ye Olde Search Order….Hello SPIDI (Search, Preserve, Image, Disclosure & Inspection) Order
In TBD vs Simons [2020]EWHC30Ch the Court of Appeal has made it clear that the old form of Search Order which bundled up searching, preserving, imaging, disclosure and inspection is no longer fit for purpose. Each aspect of a Search Order must be identified and separately justified. In a nutshell if your central concern is
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To be or not to be your CEO. That is the question.
Would you be able to spot a deep fake video of your CEO? Companies should prepare for the next wave of cybercrime in which criminals use AI-based software to impersonate voices and images. In this frightening new world, rigorous processes are key to managing a swift response to fraud, says Joe Hancock How well do
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Private prosecutions: taking the fight to international fraudsters
When the state won’t prosecute, or the victim of fraud wants to play a more direct role in securing access to justice, a private prosecution can offer victim’s their day in court and a route to punishment for the fraudsters, as well as restoration for the victim, writes Gareth Minty Why did the Swiss-registered company
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