The 3rd Annual IBA Asset Recovery Conference is a premier event organized by the International Bar Association (IBA) Asset Recovery Committee. Scheduled from December 3 to 5, 2025, at the Pestana Palace Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal, this conference brings together legal professionals from around the world to discuss the latest developments and challenges in asset recovery.
The conference will cover a range of critical topics, including strategies to avoid common pitfalls in various jurisdictions, issues faced by liquidators dealing with cryptocurrencies, the impact of extradition on asset recovery efforts, and in-depth analyses of the U.S. discovery process. Additional sessions will explore developments in cryptoassets across Africa, asset recovery enforcement in the Middle East with a focus on the UAE, and the practical applications of the UNCITRAL toolkit.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in panel discussions led by industry experts, and gain insights from notable speakers. The event is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among practitioners specializing in asset recovery, fraud litigation, insolvency, and related fields.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, including lawyers, judges, and corporate counsel, who are involved in asset recovery and related practices. It offers a platform to stay updated on emerging trends, enhance professional skills, and connect with peers and experts in the field.
Speakers(19)
Alejandro Gomez Igbo
Director at Forensic Risk Alliance
Alejandro Gomez Igbo is a Director at Forensic Risk Alliance in London, England.
Andrew Mukite Musangi
Managing Partner at Mukite Musangi & Company Advocates
Andrew Mukite Musangi is the Managing Partner at Mukite Musangi & Company Advocates in Nakuru, Kenya.
Arnoldo Lacayo
Partner at Sequor Law
Arnoldo Lacayo is a Partner at Sequor Law in Miami, Florida, USA, and serves as Treasurer of the Asset Recovery Committee.
Ashley Fairbrother
Associate at Edmonds Marshall McMahon
Ashley Fairbrother is an Associate at Edmonds Marshall McMahon in London, England.
Benjamin Bathgate
Partner at WeirFoulds
Benjamin Bathgate is a Partner at WeirFoulds in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Christopher Whitehouse
Partner at RPC
Christopher Whitehouse is a Partner at RPC in London, England.
Dorothy Siron
Partner at Stephenson Harwood LLP
Dorothy Siron is a Partner at Stephenson Harwood LLP in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR, and serves as Conference Quality Officer for the Asset Recovery Committee.
Henry Chambers
Managing Director at Alvarez and Marsal
Henry Chambers is a Managing Director at Alvarez and Marsal in Central, Hong Kong SAR.
Joana Rego
Partner at Raedas
Joana Rego is a Partner at Raedas in London, England.
Jonathan Benton
Founder at iSanctuary
Jonathan Benton is the Founder of iSanctuary in Cambridge, England.
Judge Ahmed Bakry
Judge at Abu Dhabi Commercial Court
Judge Ahmed Bakry serves at the Abu Dhabi Commercial Court in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Maureen Ward
Partner at Bennett Jones LLP
Maureen Ward is a Partner at Bennett Jones LLP in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and serves as Vice Chair of the Asset Recovery Committee.
Michelle Usitalo
Attorney at Baker & Hostetler LLP
Michelle Usitalo is an attorney at Baker & Hostetler LLP in New York, New York, USA.
Neal Levin
Partner at Rimôn PC
Neal Levin is a Partner at Rimôn PC in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and serves as Regional Representative North America for the Asset Recovery Committee.
Paul Hughes
Partner at Kobre & Kim
Paul is a Partner in Kobre & Kim's Dubai office, focusing on cross-border disputes across the Middle East, with extensive experience in enforcement of judgments, asset tracing, fraud investigations, banking litigation, and shareholder disputes.
Sara Sheffield
Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys
Sara Sheffield is a Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and serves as a Member of the Asset Recovery Committee Advisory Board.
Sir John Goldring
President at Cayman Islands Court of Appeal
Sir John Goldring is the President of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal and formerly served as Presiding Judge of England and Wales and the Court of Appeal of England and Wales.
Stephen Baker
Partner at Baker & Partners
Stephen Baker is a Partner at Baker & Partners in St Helier, Jersey, and serves as Co-Chair of the Asset Recovery Committee.
Tatiana Markel
Partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP
Tatiana Markel is a Partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP in New York, New York, USA, and serves as Corporate Counsel Forum Liaison Officer for the Asset Recovery Committee.
Event Details
- Date
- December 3-5, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal
- Pestana Palace Lisboa, The Leading Hotels of the World
- Pricing
- €1,095 - €1,405
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including lawyers, judges, and corporate counsel involved in asset recovery and related practices.