Asset Recovery & Enforcement

We assist States, corporations and private clients in tracing, securing and recovering assets across jurisdictions, particularly in complex and high-risk environments where enforcement is challenged or obstructed.

Recovering what others deem unreachable

We advise States, public entities, corporations and high-net-worth families on the recovery of assets across jurisdictions, particularly in matters involving fraud, corruption, asset dissipation or obstruction of enforcement.

Our work includes asset tracing, freezing measures, judicial seizures and coordinated enforcement strategies across multiple jurisdictions.

Our approach combines litigation, public international law and investigative techniques. We regularly act in politically sensitive and high-profile matters, including post-regime change recoveries, complex insolvency structures and sovereign immunity disputes.

We work closely with foreign counsel, forensic experts and enforcement authorities to deliver effective recovery strategies.

Identifying hidden real estate, financial and movable assets held through complex corporate and offshore structures across Europe, the Middle East, Switzerland and key offshore jurisdictions.

Securing court-ordered asset freezes and judicial seizures in coordination with local courts and enforcement authorities across Europe, the Persian Gulf and major offshore jurisdictions.

Strategic intervention in insolvency and restructuring proceedings involving asset shielding, fraudulent transfers and debtor fraud.

Enforcing foreign court judgments and arbitral awards in France, across the EU and in key offshore jurisdictions, including Switzerland, the UAE, Luxembourg and the British Virgin Islands.

Advising States and public entities on the protection of sovereign assets under international law, including diplomatic and public-purpose property.

Representative matters

Post-regime Asset Recovery Strategy

Advised a Middle Eastern State in a high-profile asset recovery following a regime transition. Secured the release of frozen assets and neutralised multiple enforcement attempts across Europe and key offshore jurisdictions under intense legal and media scrutiny.

Dismissal of $66M Enforcement on Sovereign Immunity Grounds

Represented a sovereign State before French courts in defeating the enforcement of a foreign judgment brought by a private creditor. The decision preserved sovereign assets and set an important precedent in cross-border sovereign immunity litigation.

Enforcement of an ICC Award and Parallel Fraud Litigation

Represented an Asian energy group before French courts in the enforcement of an ICC arbitral award while coordinating related fraud and criminal proceedings across jurisdictions.

Strategic Recovery of €100M in Environmental Damages

Designed and implemented a cross-border enforcement strategy for an East African State following the insolvency of a multinational oil group. Combined asset tracing, litigation and insolvency proceedings to secure recovery of public funds.

Protection of Diplomatic and Sovereign Assets in France

Defended a Middle Eastern State against enforcement actions targeting real estate assets linked to arbitral awards. Successfully invoked international protections shielding diplomatic and public-purpose property under UN and EU frameworks.

Recovery and Immunity Defence in Latin America and The Caribbean

Advised a sovereign client in freezing and recovering assets held in Panama while defeating parallel enforcement attempts in Curaçao. Secured preservation and repatriation of strategic assets.

Enforcement of a €100M Loan in French Insolvency Proceedings

Represented a European bank in recovering a secured loan in complex insolvency litigation. Achieved recognition and enforcement of a €22M personal guarantee before the Paris Commercial Court.

Our Strategic Edge

• Operational reach across 100+ jurisdictions, through longstanding partnerships with trusted local counsel and investigative experts.
• Deep expertise in asset concealment strategies including layered corporate structures, nominee ownership and abuse of insolvency mechanisms.
• Integrated legal and investigative strategies combining litigation, arbitration, sanctions expertise and forensic asset tracing.
• Proven ability to protect sovereign interests navigating complex enforcement, immunity and cross-border recovery challenges.