Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms)

Stephenson Harwood is instructed on some of the largest asset recovery cases in international law. The firm is known for its competence in handling disputes, particularly those originating from Russia, the CIS, Africa and India.

"Stephenson Harwood has a very strong team with great in-depth legal knowledge and ability to deal with multi-jurisdictional factually and legally complex matters."

"While focusing on the task at hand, the Stephenson Harwood team never loses sight of the overall objectives. These are operators who can really handle cross-border work."

Stephenson Harwood acts for the former shareholders of Yukos in enforcement of their USD54 billion arbitral award against Russia.

Ros Prince is an expert in fraud and asset recovery work pertaining to Russia and the CIS region. She has particular expertise in obtaining, defending and issuing search orders, disclosures and injunctions. Her clients are often corporations, directors, governments, insolvency practitioners and high net worth individuals. "Ros Prince is a dynamo: she is just so dynamic. She's probably the leading fraud and asset recovery solicitor in London. She's got a stellar reputation and her work is just incredible. Second-to-none." "Ros is remarkable: she can make a Russian oligarch quake in his boots. She's so switched on, hard working, diligent and a top-tier fraud lawyer. Just honestly amazing." "Ros is one of the most talented lawyers of her generation. Ros' strategic vision and ability to find the right approach to the complex matters are truly outstanding."

Priya Grigoriadis is a global fraud and asset recovery specialist in the team. She advises on high-value claims arising out of fraud, acting for high net worth individuals, international funds/estates and major corporates. "Priya Grigoriadis is bright, a quick thinker and fun to work with" "Priya Grigoriadis is a brilliant litigator with a great grasp of complex matters and amazing client skills."