Representation of foreign national governments in proceedings for recovery of assets derived from corruption, embezzlement and fraud, as well as representation of such governments in civil and criminal proceedings including the Republic of Nigeria in the Abacha cases, involving frozen assets in Liechtenstein in an amount of more than US$ 200 million.
Representation of foreign national governments in proceedings for recovery of assets derived from corruption, embezzlement and fraud, as well as representation of such governments in civil and criminal proceedings including the Republic of Nigeria in the Abacha cases, involving frozen assets in Liechtenstein in an amount of more than US$ 200 million.
Representation of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in the investigation and civil prosecution of civil RICO and other claims, including locating and recovering the proceeds of crime, in the United States, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Bahamas, Panama and Trinidad, arising out of a sophisticated multi-jurisdictional bid rigging and public official bribery scheme. Over US$ 40 million in assets were recovered by either freeze orders, restitution or the invalidation of contracts procured through fraud.
Representation of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda in an ongoing civil investigation and civil claims in the United States, the Isle of Man, Switzerland and Bermuda, arising out of international fraud scheme used to siphon and launder government funds resulting from the repayment of a desalination plant financing by an arm of the Japanese government.
Assisted a Florida law firm representing the government of a Caribbean Island nation with identifying principals and shell Panamanian corporations used to funnel funds from a bid rigging scandal related to an airport project.
Acted for trustees in claim by the Republic of Pakistan against former prime minister Bhutto’s husband, Mr. Zardari. The Republic sought to obtain trust assets by compromising with the Liquidator of underlying companies.
Represented foreign governments in cases where monies have been fraudulently diverted by public officials and laundered in Switzerland. Lead law firm in the recovery efforts initiated by a West African country to recover public funds embezzled over five years by a former dictator and his family, estimated between US$ 3 to 5 billion. Approximately US$ 2 billion have been frozen in ten jurisdictions and more than US$ 1 billion has been repatriated to victims.
Successful representation of a major Japanese shipbuilding company in a multi-billion dollar malfeasance suit filed by the Government of Brazil for the alleged fraud/corruption involving the construction of a oil rig without a prior public bidding procedure.