Head of International Corporate Law and Fintech Practice
Expert in fintech, crypto, and international corporate law with over 20 years of experience. Specializes in crypto licensing (VASP/CASP), iGaming business support, and international structuring, asset protection, and OSINT analytics for risk assessment and due diligence.
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?
- Imperfection of the legislative framework.
- The difficulty of proving the illegality of alienation of assets.
- Duration of court proceedings.
- Possible corruption risks.
- The speed with which assets are hidden or moved.
Legal mechanisms for returning assets in Ukraine:
- Civil and legal mechanisms:
- Recognition of transactions as invalid.
- Claiming property from someone else’s illegal possession.
- Compensation for damages.
- Criminal legal mechanisms:
- Seizure of property as part of criminal proceedings.
- Special confiscation.
- Recognition of assets as unjustified and their collection into state income.
- Bankruptcy procedures:
- Challenging the debtor’s dubious transactions.
- Return of assets to the liquidation mass.
- Bringing the debtor’s managers to justice.
- International legal mechanisms:
- Execution of decisions of foreign courts in Ukraine.
- Application of international conventions on legal aid.
- Use of international arbitration mechanisms.
- 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Business case: Return of withdrawn assets of a joint-stock company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?
- Deep understanding of Ukrainian legislation and court practice.
- A comprehensive approach using all available legal mechanisms.
- Quick response and effective action strategy.
- High level of success in complex cases.
- 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.
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