Commercial Fraud and Asset Recovery in MENA

Join LexisNexis Middle East and the DIFC Academy for a focused, expert-led session on commercial fraud and asset recovery in the MENA region. This 2-hour CLPD-certified course equips legal, compliance, and finance professionals with the practical tools to identify fraudulent schemes, trace assets, and enforce recovery across borders.

Through real-world insights from regional experts, participants will gain an understanding of how to navigate DIFC and offshore frameworks, collaborate with forensic investigators, and implement effective post-judgment enforcement strategies.

COURSE DETAILS

Date: 20 November 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (GST)
Modality: Virtual Training (Zoom)
Accreditation: 2 CLPD Accredited Points

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify key forms and patterns of commercial fraud prevalent in the MENA region
• Analyse the legal mechanisms available under DIFC and other offshore frameworks for asset freezing and recovery
• Evaluate strategies for effective collaboration with forensic and investigative professionals in multi-party disputes
• Apply enforcement tools and cross-border recovery methods to maximise post-judgment or award outcomes
  

SPEAKER

• Robert Whitehead – Partner, HAS Law Firm

Robert is a leading disputes lawyer with extensive experience in commercial fraud, asset tracing, and cross-border enforcement under DIFC and offshore frameworks. He has acted in high-value, multi-jurisdictional cases before English and DIFC Courts, making him uniquely qualified to guide practitioners through complex asset recovery challenges in the MENA region.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is ideal for:

• Legal practitioners and in-house counsel
• Compliance and risk management professionals
• Finance and audit professionals
• Dispute resolution and enforcement specialists
  

Register now to secure your place and strengthen your expertise in commercial fraud and asset recovery.

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