Return of assets

Returning lost or illegally expropriated assets is a critical task for many businesses and private individuals in Ukraine.

The company “Prikhodko and Partners” offers a comprehensive approach to solving this complex problem, based on a deep understanding of Ukrainian legislation and rich experience of judicial practice.

Why is the return of assets in Ukraine a complicated process?

1. Imperfection of the legislative framework.
2. The difficulty of proving the illegality of alienation of assets.
3. Duration of court proceedings.
4. Possible corruption risks.
5. The speed with which assets are hidden or moved.

Legal mechanisms for returning assets in Ukraine:

1. Civil and legal mechanisms:

• Recognition of transactions as invalid.
• Claiming property from someone else’s illegal possession.
• Compensation for damages.

2. Criminal legal mechanisms:

• Seizure of property as part of criminal proceedings.
• Special confiscation.
• Recognition of assets as unjustified and their collection into state income.

3. Bankruptcy procedures:

• Challenging the debtor’s dubious transactions.
• Return of assets to the liquidation mass.
• Bringing the debtor’s managers to justice.

4. International legal mechanisms:

• Execution of decisions of foreign courts in Ukraine.
• Application of international conventions on legal aid.
• Use of international arbitration mechanisms.

5. Alternative dispute resolution methods:

• Mediation.
• Negotiations with debtors.
• Pre-trial settlement.

Our approach to asset recovery:

• Comprehensive strategy: Development of an individual plan of action taking into account the specifics of each case.
• Preventive measures: Quick response to prevent further concealment of assets.
• Multidisciplinary approach: Involvement of financial experts, private detectives and other specialists.
• Using the latest technologies: Application of analytical tools to track the movement of assets.
• Support at all stages: From the collection of evidence to the execution of court decisions.

Asset recovery cases:

Business case: Return of withdrawn assets of a joint-stock company

Situation: Minority shareholders of a large industrial enterprise discovered the fact of illegal withdrawal of assets in the amount of UAH 500 million by the majority shareholder.

Challenge: The need to prove the fact of illegal removal of assets and their return in the face of opposition from the company’s management.

Our actions:

• A comprehensive financial and legal audit of the company’s activities was conducted.
• A corporate dispute was initiated and the seizure of disputed assets was ensured.
• Statements have been submitted about the commission of criminal offenses.
• A media campaign was organized to create public resonance.

Result:

• The fact of illegal withdrawal of assets through a number of front companies was proven in court.
• A court decision was reached on the return of assets to the company’s balance sheet.
• Criminal prosecution of the guilty persons has been initiated.
• The clients (minority shareholders) were able to regain control over the enterprise and return most of the withdrawn assets.

Case for a natural person: Return of property alienated by forged documents

Situation: An elderly woman discovered that her apartment in the center of Kyiv worth $300,000 was re-registered to another person using a forged power of attorney.

Challenge: The need for quick response to prevent further resale of the apartment and to prove the fact of forgery of documents.

Our actions:

• An application for the commission of a criminal offense was urgently submitted.
• Seizure of disputed real estate has been ensured.
• A civil process has been initiated to invalidate all property alienation agreements.
• A handwriting examination was carried out to prove the fact of forgery of the signature.

Result:

• The fact of illegal alienation of property was proven in court.
• Canceled all illegal registration actions.
• Ownership returned to the rightful owner.
• Criminal prosecution of fraudsters has been initiated.

Why asset recovery with our company is your reliable path to justice?

1. Deep understanding of Ukrainian legislation and court practice.
2. A comprehensive approach using all available legal mechanisms.
3. Quick response and effective action strategy.
4. High level of success in complex cases.
5. Transparency of the process and constant communication with the client.

Don’t let injustice win.

Contact the experts for a professional recovery of your assets. Restore your rights and protect your interests in the legal field of Ukraine.