This guide explores the latest legislative, regulatory and enforcement developments in Bermuda and provides expert analysis on industry-wide topics including the local legal framework, the main stages of a fraud case,...more
This guide explores the latest legislative, regulatory and enforcement developments in the British Virgin Islands and provides expert analysis on industry-wide topics including the local legal framework, the main stages of a...more
This guide explores the latest legislative, regulatory and enforcement developments in the Cayman Islands and provides expert analysis on industry-wide topics including the local legal framework, the main stages of a fraud...more
As the landscape of HNW disputes remains increasingly complex — with cross-border disputes, challenges with tracing and valuating digital assets, contentious trusts, and privacy concerns playing larger roles — ACI's Inaugural...more
On 23 October 2024, Deputy High Court Judge Le Pichon of the Court of First Instance in the High Court of the Hong Kong SAR granted recognition and assistance to Chan Ho Yin (also known as Michael Chan) (“Mr Chan“) of Kroll...more
Our British Virgin Islands office’s most popular publications provided valuable insights on doing business in the jurisdiction, effective asset recovery tools, strategies for addressing modern legal challenges, corporate...more
When it comes to asset tracing, what are the top trends you’re advising clients on? First and foremost, do it early. Do not wait until you have an award or judgment has been handed out as it is already too late. By this...more
Please join members of K2 Integrity’s specialist asset recovery team for a virtual presentation and Q&A session on 18 September 2024. You’ll hear from Tom Stanley, a senior managing director at K2 Integrity and head of the...more
Multi-jurisdictional civil fraud matters often present multiple challenges that make the tracing and recovery of assets a complex, costly, and time-consuming investigative process. Making a fraud victim whole again requires...more
In a recent decision of the BVI Commercial Court, the Honourable Mr Justice Wallbank dismissed an application by the Defendants in King Bun Limited & Ors v Lau Man Sang James & Ors to set aside a previous order granting...more
Please join members of K2 Integrity’s specialist asset recovery team for a virtual presentation and Q&A session on 19 June 2024. You’ll hear from Tom Stanley, a senior managing director at K2 Integrity and head of the global...more
Don’t miss out on the 2nd Annual Crypto and Digital Asset Fraud & Recovery – London conference, the premier gathering for the Digital Asset Fraud community! Stay ahead in this dynamic field by joining C5 in London to delve...more
On 29 November 2023, the UK Supreme Court (the “UKSC”) handed down its decision in Wolverhampton City Council and others (Respondents) v London Gypsies and Travellers and others (Appellants). In that case the UKSC thoroughly...more
Norwich Pharmacal orders have long been a powerful tool employed in the BVI in aiding foreign proceedings. It is also quite a welcome development that the BVI Commercial Court has confirmed that a Norwich Pharmacal order is...more
The 18th edition of the Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Geneva conference is back with new networking opportunities! Deemed as the foremost, can’t-miss event each year, the 2023 agenda will be fully revamped, and you don’t...more
Authorised Push Payment (“APP”) fraud, where victims are tricked into authorising payments to fraudsters, resulted in losses of £485.2m in 2022 and is reported to have risen by 22% in 2023. With consumer protection laws...more
On 26 October 2023, the UK Parliament enacted the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (the Act). The Act marks a decisive shift in the statuary framework for addressing financial crime in the UK. The Act sets a...more
Voidable dispositions in the BVI are governed by section 81 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Ordinance. The Act was passed in 1961 and is often overlooked in the heady world of fast-paced litigation where fraudsters...more
The gravity of any arbitration award lies in its successful enforcement. The enforcement process may be frustrated and produce little result if the winning party does not identify at the outset the assets against which the...more
In its seminal decision in Broad Idea International v Convoy Collateral [2021] UKPC 24 (“Convoy”), a case which had its genesis in the BVI Commercial Court, the Privy Council delivered a ground-breaking exposition of the law...more
This year my friend was invited to participate in a poker tournament in Las Vegas. Knowing nothing about poker, she hired a professional player to teach her. Over several evenings, he trained her and taught the rest of us in...more
For over fifteen years, the “who’s who” in Asset Recovery and Insolvency from around the globe have made it a point to attend this event – widely regarded as the true destination and networking event of the year. From...more
In the crypto world, does it really matter where you are? Is there a sunny offshore paradise perspective on the click of a button and a fintech trade? The answer lies as usual in how to unravel a problem should it arise. Both...more
Hosted by C5 Group, the inaugural Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery – Paris event will launch in Europe this fall and will feature networking formats and practitioners from across the EU and key offshore jurisdictions....more
Hosted by C5, the 17th Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Geneva returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will address historic government enforcement announcements, new strategies to tackle the...more