The International Fraud Grou p began in London in 1997. E stablished by leading London law firm, Mishcon de Reya, it was a specific response t o a client’s needs. To recov er assets stolen and spirite d away into multiple jurisdi ctions. An alliance of law f irms was created for the pur pose. With devastating succe ss. In the 15 years since, t his one-off alliance has bec ome a permanent global netwo rk, the criteria for members hip the expertise and tenaci ty it takes to defeat frauds ters.