Corporate fraud investigation

We advise on all aspects of international and domestic fraud. We have acted for a number of clients, ranging from high net worth individuals to financial institutions, to recover misappropriated and misdirected funds and considerable experience investigating and prosecuting fraud claims, having been involved in the internationally renowned satellite litigation resulting from the collapse of Bank Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) in the 1990s and the Grupo Torras litigation.

We have fostered close working relationships with specialist counsel, forensic accountants and investigators around the world to assist in this process.

Asset recovery

We are experienced in obtaining freezing (Mareva) injunctions, disclosure orders and search and seizure (Anton Pillar) orders for local and international clients in proceedings brought in Jersey or in aid of foreign proceedings, whether in relation to proprietary or personal claims.

As an example of our experience in the Mayo et al v Cantrade Private Bank (Switzerland) C.1. Limited et allitigation, the team successfully recovered US$38.5 million for our clients as well as convincing the Court to award:

• compensation and wasted management time costs.
• the return of initial investments, including compound monthly interest.
• a complete indemnity in respect of our clients' legal costs.

We also act in cross-border litigation and in recent years have participated in a global asset tracing and freezing operation. This resulted in the location and freezing of assets in excess of Canadian $135 million.