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MKS Law

Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms)

Litigation Support Guide 2026 : Global-wide


MKS Law

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About

Provided by MKS Law

Overview

We are a multi-jurisdictional litigation practice based in Road Town, Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

Globally, we’re recognised for the trailblazing work we do in the field of asset tracing and recovery.

Founded by legendary asset recovery lawyer Martin Kenney, our law firm concentrates on the representation of victims of economic crime.

We draw upon a multi-disciplinary network of lawyers, investigators, forensic accountants and other skilled specialists, to tackle complex, multi-jurisdictional fraud cases.

With surge capacity from our sister network ICC FraudNet, part of the International Chamber of Commerce, we offer a truly global solution to major financial crime cases and complex disputes.

With capability to handle arbitration, complex commercial litigation, international insolvencies and private criminal prosecutions, MKS Law is your trusted partner for sophisticated multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution.

Services

  • Asset Recovery
  • Commercial Litigation
  • International Insolvencies
  • High Value Divorce
  • Arbitration
  • Family Succession Fraud
  • Private Prosecutions
  • Global Investigations
  • Forensic Accountancy
  • Digital Forensics

Clients (5)

  • Stanford International Bank (in liquidation)
  • Nissan Motor Co.
  • Tethyan
  • Government of the BVI
  • Ronald Ming, Bertha Ming, Regina Ming

Industries (7)

  • Government
  • Motor Industry
  • Oil
  • Mining
  • Family Succession
  • Banking
  • investors

Chambers Review

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Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms) - Global-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

MKS Law is a BVI boutique firm which acts as expert local counsel or as lead counsel in coordinating cross-border asset tracing and recovery mandates. The team handles complex pre-emptive remedy law, cross-border insolvency and worldwide freezing orders.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • MKS Law is creative, determined, client-focused, relentless and strong on strategy and tactics.

    Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms) respondentLitigation Support
  • MKS Law has been very diligent and has great cross border capabilities as well as a global view of asset recovery.

    Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms) respondentLitigation Support
  • MKS is meticulous in identifying issues and bringing together really strong multi-disciplinary teams including financial experts, legal experts and forensic accountants.

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Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Martin S Kenney
    Band 1Martin S Kenney

    Martin S Kenney

    Martin Kenney is the founding and managing partner of MKS Law. He specialises in international asset recovery matters arising out of cases of fraud and corruption. His clients include major corporates and international financial institutions.

    • Martin Kenney understands this field like almost nobody else. He is constantly focused on client service, both directly and though managing his team of professionals. His strategies and tactics reflect the highest level of sophistication. He approaches his firm's engagements with an understanding of their business and its needs, and is forward looking in innovating in this field, both with technologies and legal strategies.

      Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms) respondentLitigation Support
    • Martin Kenney stands out globally as one of the most experienced asset recovery lawyers in the industry. He brings his vast experience to each case and brings together multi-disciplinary teams to solve extremely complex cases.

      Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms) respondentLitigation Support

Ranked Individuals at MKS Law (1)

Global-wide

  • Profile image of Martin S Kenney

    Martin S Kenney

    Head of Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms)

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Members

Provided by MKS Law

  • Markus Stadler

  • Andrew Blackburn

  • Jamie James

  • Malcolm Arthurs

  • Andrew Gilliland

    Head of Department

  • Dan Wise

    Head of Department

  • Martin S Kenney

    Head of Department

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  • Christa Anthony

  • Anna K. Gilliland

  • Buddy Parker

  • Charles Bott KC

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