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Asset Recovery
We act for Governments seeking to trace, freeze and recover misappropriated public funds and bribes from dishonest public officials, their companies, trusts and associates, and advise on the complex political, practical and legal issues that arise.

We also advise on claims against financial institutions which knowingly handle the proceeds of corruption, or against contractors that have paid bribes to win contracts or gain other advantages.

We also act for companies seeking to freeze and recover the proceeds of fraud in civil proceedings.

One of our partners, Tim Daniel, is a co-author of the Oxford University Press publication, Corruption and Misuse of Public Office.

"Working in this area gave me a fascinating insight into the covert operations of govern-ments across the world seeking to recover bribes and other illegally acquired assets. We usually received instructions from anti-corruption bodies and our job was then to locate and untangle the money from overseas trusts or shell companies where it has been hidden. Once a potential asset was pinpointed and the legal net began to close, it was very exciting."

Stephen Ixer
Newly qualified 2009