The 2nd Annual IBA Asset Recovery Conference is a premier event organized by the International Bar Association (IBA), focusing on the latest developments and challenges in asset recovery. Scheduled from December 4 to December 6, 2024, the conference will be held at the Riu Plaza España in Madrid, Spain. This gathering aims to provide a platform for legal professionals, policymakers, and experts to discuss and share insights on asset tracking and recovery across various jurisdictions.
The conference will cover a range of pertinent topics, including strategies to overcome common and uncommon defenses in asset recovery proceedings, tracing and recovering unique asset classes with a focus on maritime issues, and the role of professional service providers in asset protection and concealment. Additionally, sessions will address assisting victims of smaller-scale fraud and corruption, leveraging insolvency tools in multi-jurisdictional fraud cases, and the impact of sanctions on enforcement efforts.
Attendees can look forward to engaging panel discussions featuring notable speakers such as Martin Kenney, a leading asset recovery lawyer specializing in multi-jurisdictional economic crime and international serious fraud. The event will also offer ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations in the field of asset recovery.
This conference is ideal for legal practitioners, asset recovery specialists, policymakers, and professionals involved in combating fraud and corruption. Participants will gain valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in asset recovery, enhancing their ability to navigate complex cases and contribute to the advancement of the field.
Speakers(25)
Amala Umeike
Partner at Stren & Blan Partners
Amala is a partner at Stren & Blan Partners in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in asset recovery and dispute resolution.
Andy Liao
Partner at Han Kun Law Offices
Andy is a partner at Han Kun Law Offices in Shanghai, China, specializing in asset recovery and dispute resolution.
Angela Barkhouse
Head of Caribbean Region at Quantuma
Angela specializes in financial investigations, offshore asset tracing, and recovery. She has acted as liquidator and controller in multiple jurisdictions, managing complex cross-border matters involving multi-jurisdictional litigation and financial misconduct.
Anna Gumowska
Director at G3
Anna is a director at G3 in London, specializing in intelligence and investigations.
Anthony Riem
Partner at PCB Byrne LLP
Anthony is a leading lawyer in fraud investigation and asset recovery, with deep expertise in handling complex cross-border disputes. He regularly obtains freezing, search, and disclosure orders to identify and secure assets hidden globally.
Brendan Weekes
Director at Evelyn Partners
Brendan is a director at Evelyn Partners in London, focusing on financial investigations and asset recovery.
Dorothy Siron
Communications Officer at IBA Asset Recovery Committee
Dorothy serves as the Communications Officer for the IBA Asset Recovery Committee and is associated with Stephenson Harwood LLP in Hong Kong.
Elina Nikolaidou
Associate at A G Erotocritou LLC
Elina is an associate at A G Erotocritou LLC in Limassol, Cyprus, focusing on asset recovery and dispute resolution.
Eliseo Martdnez
Partner at Ius + Aequitas Trial Lawyers
Eliseo is a partner at Ius + Aequitas Trial Lawyers in Madrid, Spain, specializing in asset recovery and dispute resolution.
Gabriela Gobbi
Partner at Duarte Forssell Advogados
Gabriela is a partner at Duarte Forssell Advogados in Sco Paulo, Brazil, specializing in asset recovery and dispute resolution.
Hector Sbert
Partner at ECIJA
Hector is a partner at ECIJA in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in asset recovery and dispute resolution.
Ioannis Alexopoulos
Partner at Signature Litigation
Ioannis is a partner at Signature Litigation in London, specializing in complex commercial disputes and asset recovery.
Jessica Thorpe
Director at Aletheia Intelligence
Jessica is a director at Aletheia Intelligence in London, focusing on intelligence and investigations.
Joco Bravo da Costa
Partner at Abreu Advogados
Joco is a partner at Abreu Advogados in Luanda, Angola, specializing in asset recovery and dispute resolution.
Joanna Bogdanska
Newsletter Officer at IBA Asset Recovery Committee
Joanna serves as the Newsletter Officer for the IBA Asset Recovery Committee and is associated with KW Kruk and Partners Law Firm in Warsaw, Poland.
Lucy Colter
Barrister at 4 New Square Chambers
Lucy is a barrister at 4 New Square Chambers in London, focusing on professional liability and asset recovery.
Luke Zadkovich
Partner at Floyd Zadkovich
Luke is a partner at Floyd Zadkovich in New York, specializing in maritime law and asset recovery.
Richard Aronowitz
Global Head of Restitution at Christie's
Richard is the Global Head of Restitution at Christie's and a member of the UK government's Advisory Group on Spoliation Matters.
Rodrigo Kaysserlian
Conference Quality Officer at IBA Asset Recovery Committee
Rodrigo serves as the Conference Quality Officer for the IBA Asset Recovery Committee and is associated with KK Advogados in Sco Paulo, Brazil.
Sonia Gumpert
Former President at Madrid Bar Association
Sonia served as the President of the Madrid Bar Association and represents the General Council of Spanish Lawyers, the governing body that coordinates and supervises the activities of all Bar Associations in Spain.
Stephen Grayson
Former Director at BVI Financial Services Commission
Stephen is the former Director of a Legal Division at the BVI Financial Services Commission in London.
Steven Haynes
Partner at Mintz Group
Steven has over 25 years' experience supporting lawyers in complex, high-value, and cross-border litigation and arbitration. He provides intelligence and evidence during transactions, investigations, and disputes across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Suharsh Sinha
Partner at AZB & Partners
Suharsh is a partner at AZB & Partners in Mumbai, India, focusing on asset recovery and dispute resolution.
Tim Symes
Partner at Stewarts
Tim is a partner at Stewarts in London, specializing in asset recovery and dispute resolution.
Wendy Lin
Partner at WongPartnership
Wendy is a partner at WongPartnership in Singapore, focusing on dispute resolution and asset recovery.
Event Details
- Date
- December 4-6, 2024
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain
- Riu Plaza España
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, asset recovery specialists, policymakers, and professionals involved in combating fraud and corruption.