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Fraud

Fraud & Asset Recovery

Our Vancouver litigation and dispute resolution lawyers specialize in safeguarding your assets by retrieving stolen funds and navigating complex fraudulent schemes.

Defending your assets.

Sophisticated fraudulent schemes are becoming more and more prevalent in our modern world. This has led to a corresponding, and unfortunate, increase in victims. When funds go missing, and signs of impropriety or fraud surface, retaining counsel to defend and protect assets can be the difference between potentially devastating consequences and recovering assets.

We have helped individual and corporate victims of fraud by coordinating with banks and law enforcement authorities to protect and recover as much of the stolen funds as possible, while identifying the wrong-doers and holding them responsible for their actions.

Our services include:

  • Applying to court for the release of information related to fraud and responsible individuals
  • Coordinating with banks and other entities to protect and freeze assets
  • Applying for injunctions, and other pre-trial applications to freeze and recover property
  • Pursuing claims against the perpetrators of fraud

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Can You Sue for an Internet Scam? Online Fraud Litigation & Money Recovery Explained

Robert D. Powell

Internet scams have evolved into sophisticated, cross-border operations costing victims billions each year. Agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre continue to report rising fraud losses driven by phishing, fake investment platforms, and cryptocurrency schemes. While fraud is a criminal offence, victims are not limited to relying on law enforcement — civil litigation can provide powerful tools to freeze accounts, trace stolen funds, compel disclosure from banks or exchanges, and pursue negligent institutions. In many cases, acting quickly can significantly improve the chances of recovery.

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Legal Considerations of Starting a Business: Insights from Our CTV Your Morning Interview

Starting a business is an exciting step — but early legal decisions can have lasting consequences. In our recent appearance on CTV Your Morning, Dalene Visser and Elias Notopoulos shared key insights on choosing the right business structure, protecting intellectual property, and putting strong agreements in place from day one. Watch the full interview to learn how proactive legal planning can position your business for long-term success.

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