Asset Recovery Handbook : A Guide for Practitioners, Second Edition

Front Cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Methodology -- How to Use the Handbook -- References -- 1. Overview of the Asset Recovery Process -- 1.1 Introductory Remarks -- 1.2 General Process for Asset Recovery -- 1.3 Legal Avenues for Achieving Asset Recovery -- 1.4 Recovering Stolen Assets in the Context of Legal Actions Initiated by Foreign Jurisdictions -- 1.5 Use of Asset Recovery Avenues in Practice: Three Case Examples -- References -- 2. Strategic Considerations in Developing and Managing a Case -- 2.1 Introductory Remarks -- 2.2 Gathering the Facts: Initial Sources of Information -- 2.3 Assessing Legislation and Considering Legal Reforms -- 2.4 Developing a Case Strategy -- 2.5 Establishing a Team, Unit, or Task Force, and Conducting Joint Investigations with Foreign Authorities -- 2.6 Establishing Contact with Foreign Counterparts and Assessing Ability to Obtain International Cooperation -- 2.7 Securing Support and Adequate Resources -- 2.8 Addressing Legal Issues and Obstacles -- 2.9 Identifying All Liable Parties -- 2.10 Specific Considerations in Criminal Cases -- 2.11 Case Management -- References -- 3. Securing Evidence and Tracing Assets (1): Investigative Measures -- 3.1 Introductory Remarks -- 3.2 Developing an Investigative Plan -- 3.3 Creating a Subject Profile -- 3.4 Obtaining Information, Financial Data, and Other Evidence -- References -- 4. Securing Evidence and Tracing Assets (2): Relevant Data and Financial Documents -- 4.1 Introductory Remarks -- 4.2 Identifying Relevant Data: Examples from Commonly Sourced Documents -- 4.3 Organizing Data: Creating a Financial Profile -- 4.4 Analyzing Data: Comparing the Flows with the Financial Profile -- 4.5 Garnering International Cooperation -- References -- 5. Securing the Assets -- 5.1 Introductory Remarks.