Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms)

Canadian full-service firm Bennett Jones' fraud law group handles fraud investigations and asset tracing work in Canada and internationally. The firm also handles enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Canada.

"We have always found that the right people with the right knowledge are available for extra support as required."

"I'm am a bit blown away at how complex the matter can be and yet how simply the Bennett Jones lawyer has brought all the information to me and rationalised everything."

Bennett Jones continues to act as lead Canadian counsel for the liquidators of Stanford International Bank, the bank owned by convicted Ponzi fraudster Robert Allen Stanford, on asset tracing and recovery matters. These include the liquidators' claim in the Ontario courts against TD Bank, in which they seek to recover USD5.5 billion from the Canadian bank as a result of its alleged role in assisting the fraudulent scheme.

Lincoln Caylor is internationally recognised for asset recovery litigation and enforcement actions in global financial frauds. He frequently advises international clients on recoveries in the Canadian courts. "Lincoln Caylor is very likeable, and he inspires confidence in his clients. He is thoughtful and careful in his advice and implementation of that advice." "Lincon Caylor is top notch in the area of complex multinational asset protection and recovery."

Maureen Ward is experienced in cross-border civil fraud and insolvency-related recovery mandates. Her clients include publicly traded companies and international hedge funds. "Maureen Ward is a very capable and knowledgeable lawyer. She has the ability to grasp the wider issues and drill down to the legal implications they may have in narrower issues." "Maureen Ward is very responsive and really got her team to deliver first-class, practical advice. She has a can-do attitude where nothing is too big or small for her. A real leader in her field."