ASSET RECOVERY FRAMEWORKS LEGISLATIVE REVIEW & DRAFTING

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Complyport offers support to jurisdictions and competent authorities in reviewing legal and institutional frameworks for asset management and conviction-based and non-conviction-based asset recovery. This support ensures that the jurisdiction complies with its obligations under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations and Immediate Outcomes. 

Asset management and recovery are among FATF’s core aims, and jurisdictions are required to make asset recovery a key pillar of their approach to combating money laundering and terrorist financing. 

OUR SERVICES

1. Comprehensive Review of Asset Recovery Frameworks 

We conduct endtoend assessments of national systems, including: 

  • Proceeds of crime legislation 
  • Civil and criminal forfeiture regimes 
  • Mutual legal assistance and international cooperation mechanisms 
  • Institutional mandates and interagency coordination 
  • Investigative and prosecutorial powers 
  • Management and disposal of seized and confiscated assets 

Our reviews benchmark national laws and practices against the FATF Recommendations, Immediate Outcomes and international treaties. 

2. Legislative Gap Analysis and Policy Recommendations 

We identify structural weaknesses, inconsistencies, and operational bottlenecks, and provide: 

  • Detailed gap analyses 
  • Policy options tailored to national legal frameworks 
  • Comparative insights from leading jurisdictions 
  • Practical recommendations to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability 

3. Drafting of New Legislation and Amendments 

We support governments in designing modern, coherent, and enforceable laws, including: 

  • Conviction-based asset recovery legislation 
  • Non-conviction-based asset recovery and unexplained wealth legislation 
  • MLA and international cooperation statutes 
  • Asset management and disposal frameworks 
  • Institutional mandates for recovery agencies 

Drafting is done collaboratively to ensure alignment with constitutional requirements, domestic legal practice, and operational realities. 

4. Reform of Institutional and Operational Frameworks 

Strong laws require strong institutions. We assist with: 

  • Designing or restructuring asset recovery offices 
  • Developing SOPs, guidelines, and interagency protocols 
  • Strengthening coordination between police, FIUs, prosecutors, and regulators 
  • Building systems for transparent asset management and disposal 

5. Capacity Building and Training 

We offer targeted training for: 

  • Prosecutors and investigators 
  • Financial intelligence analysts 
  • Judges and magistrates 

Training modules cover financial investigations, restraint and confiscation procedures, international cooperation, case strategy, and courtroom practice. 

WHY GOVERNMENTS CHOOSE US
  • Deep Expertise 

Our specialists bring extensive experience in criminal law, financial crime, and legislative reform across multiple jurisdictions. 

  • Comparative Insight 

We draw on global best practices and regional models to craft solutions that are both ambitious and realistic. 

  • Practical, Implementable Solutions 

Our work is grounded in operational realities, ensuring that reforms translate into tangible results. 

  • Collaborative Approach 

We work closely with government ministries, the judiciary, prosecutors, law enforcement, and other competent authorities to build national ownership and longterm sustainability. 

  • Commitment to Integrity and Impact 

Our mission is to help countries recover stolen wealth, strengthen justice systems, and protect public resources. 

Whether your country is seeking to modernise outdated legislation, strengthen enforcement capacity, or align with international standards, we provide the expertise and support needed to build a worldclass asset recovery system. 

We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support your national priorities and tailor our services to your needs. 

OUR EXPERTS

Our engagements are led by senior legal drafters and asset recovery practitioners, including former law enforcement investigators and financial intelligence specialists. By leveraging the practitioner-led expertise of the ComplyMAP Group, incorporating the specialist skills of Gentium UK, we provide a scalable expert model that delivers deep operational insight alongside legislative precision. 

We have an established track record of assisting jurisdictions in modernising their asset recovery regimes to meet evolving international standards. We specialise in drafting robust legislative frameworks that translate complex requirements into actionable operational powers, ensuring that the entire asset pipeline, from initial freezing to final disposal, is transparent, enforceable and effective. 

If you are reviewing national legislation, responding to a mutual evaluation report, or seeking to enhance the technical effectiveness of your asset recovery pipeline, contact our team to discuss your objectives, legislative scope and mobilisation options. 

Alex Ferguson

Director of Asset Recovery & Legislative Reform
alex.ferguson@complyport.co.uk
+44 (0)7901215333

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