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Managing Director of the Basel Institute on Governance
Head of International, Peters & Peters
Member of the Foundation Board
of the Basel Institute on Governance
Head of International, Peters & Peters
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The International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators emerged from a vision to develop worldwide collaborative solutions that are based on research, collective experiences and best practices in cases of economic crime.
| The Academy has united the top public- and private-sector litigation professionals with the renowned Basel Institute on Governance and like-minded academics to form an independent, non-partisan global center of excellence that encourages collaboration and innovation to shape and advance financial-crime litigation practices for the future. |
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Founder's quotes
“Considering the growth of the worldwide white-collar criminal practice, we saw a need to bring together hardcore litigators to foster skills and allow court access when the case needs to be decided there.”
— Stéphane Bonifassi
“A foundation for maintaining the rule of law is a strong and independent bar. The Academy will seek to foster our strength and independence through collegiality, nonpartisanship, inclusiveness, internationalism and learning.”
— Lincoln Caylor
“The Academy is about bringing together A-list financial crime litigators and renowned academics to whet curiosity, sharpen techniques and provide the leadership that will mold and enhance the professional landscape.”
— Elizabeth Ortega
Fellows in the news
Canadian Court Bars New Evidence in Yukos Set-Aside Bid
Russia’s new evidence in action to set aside a UNCITRAL award in favor of Cypriot company Luxtona not allowable, says Justice Michael Penny.
Nissan Ex-CEO Ghosn Highlights Importance of Reputation Management
In an article written for Law360, Elizabeth Ortega explains how the intriguing case of former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn uncovers a lesson for lawyers about how sound communications strategy helps manage a crisis and can, if done correctly, repair a reputation.
RK&O Names Fellow David Massey as Litigation Co-Chair
Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP has announced that Fellow David B. Massey has been elected co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Department.