A Coordinated International Approach to Investigations & Asset Protection
White collar crimes have evolved into sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional operations, where assets can vanish across borders with a keystroke and enforcement agencies increasingly collaborate across territories. These cases demand more than local legal defense—they require a globally integrated strategy to protect client interests against:
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Multi-Agency Investigations: Simultaneous probes by the DOJ, SFO, Interpol, and Europol
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Digital Asset Flight: Cryptocurrency transfers, offshore shell networks, and layered transactions
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Regulatory Overreach: Conflicting legal standards between jurisdictions
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Preemptive Asset Seizures: Restraint orders and freezing injunctions filed ex parte
The IFG White Collar Crime & Investigations Network: A Shield Against Global Enforcement
Spanning the world’s major financial and regulatory hubs, our division unites elite defense lawyers, forensic accountants, and compliance specialists to navigate the intersection of criminal law, financial regulation, and cross-border enforcement.
1. Multi-Jurisdictional Defense Strategies
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Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) Challenges: Blocking or delaying unfavorable information sharing
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Extradition Defense: Contesting dual criminality and procedural violations
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Parallel Proceedings Management: Coordinating responses to criminal, civil, and regulatory actions
2. Asset Protection & Recovery
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Lifting Freezing Orders: Challenging restraint actions in the UK (POCA), US (Civil Forfeiture), and EU
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Sanctions Mitigation: OFAC, EU, and UN delisting petitions
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Repatriation of Seized Funds: Negotiating with asset recovery units in Switzerland, UAE, and Singapore
3. Proactive Compliance & Risk Mitigation
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Internal Investigations: Conducting privileged audits to preempt regulatory action
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Whistleblower Management: Neutralizing allegations before they escalate
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Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs): Structuring global settlements with US/UK authorities
Why Corporations & HNWIs Retain IFG
“Where other firms see a single indictment, we see a chessboard. Our lawyers don’t just react—we architect jurisdictional asymmetries that turn international friction into defensive advantages.”
Key Differentiators:
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Enforcement Agency Insights: Former prosecutors in the US, UK, and EU
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Blockchain Forensics: Tracing crypto while challenging unlawful seizures
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Class Action Synergy: Aligning criminal defense with shareholder litigation