International Investigations and Asset Tracing
We specialize in identifying assets, ownership schemes, and affiliated parties outside of Russia. We help locate property, determine which jurisdictions are used to control it, and provide the insights necessary to leverage this information in negotiations, litigation, and debt recovery procedures. This field is a cornerstone of our practice. We manage projects involving asset tracing and the analysis of corporate structures and business ties abroad—spanning the EU, UK, USA, Middle East, East and Southeast Asia, as well as offshore and other foreign jurisdictions.
This service is particularly relevant when you need to determine if a subject holds assets abroad, which countries are of primary interest, and which companies, nominal owners, or related structures are used for de facto control.
Our Methodology
In international projects, we combine OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) with the scrutiny of corporate and judicial registries, utilize international commercial databases, and, where necessary, engage trusted partners in relevant countries. This approach allows us to go beyond finding isolated assets to forming a comprehensive view of the ownership structure and supporting infrastructure.
What Asset Tracing Includes
Depending on the objective, we identify:
- Foreign companies, shareholdings, and their interconnections;
- Real estate, transport, and other high-value assets;
- Evidence of ownership through nominal (proxy) and offshore structures;
- Judicial, corporate, and commercial data indicating the presence of property;
- Supporting infrastructure—representatives, partners, addresses, contacts, and
jurisdictions.
When the Service Is Most In Demand
International asset tracing is essential during:
- Pre-litigation or recovery stages;
- Negotiations with debtors;
- Corporate conflicts;
- Tracing assets that have been siphoned abroad;
- Feasibility assessments regarding the enforcement of a court judgment.
Preliminary Analytical Phase
In many cases, it is advisable to begin with an express assessment. The goal is to quickly determine if there are indicators of foreign assets, which jurisdictions warrant attention, and whether a deeper investigation is justified.
This format is ideal for preparing for legal disputes, debt collection, or refining a legal strategy. Upon completion, the client receives a preliminary overview of the asset structure, key jurisdictions, ownership hypotheses, and recommendations for next steps.
Our Approach
Effective international asset tracing requires not just access to information, but the ability to distill truly significant data. We analyze the entire ownership system: who actually controls the property, through which legal vehicles it is registered, and which legal regimes are applicable. If necessary, we involve local consultants and private specialists in the target countries. This facilitates faster verification of information, confirms specific structural elements, and provides more accurate data for complex cross-border projects.
Deliverables
At the conclusion of the investigation, the client receives an analytical report including:
- Identified assets and indicators of ownership;
- Related companies and individuals;
- Significant jurisdictions;
- Practical recommendations for negotiations, litigation, and recovery.
These results can be used to assess the prospects of a dispute, develop a legal position, negotiate with debtors, or coordinate with foreign legal counsel.
Conclusion
International asset tracing is not an end in itself, but a tool for making informed decisions. In some cases, it helps determine the viability of a lawsuit; in others, it strengthens a negotiating position by revealing the true scale of a subject's wealth.
We view these investigations as an integral part of a client’s comprehensive legal and analytical strategy, rather than a mere formal collection of overseas data.
