Legal Team
Our Legal Team
Experienced lawyers specialising in financial crime, fraud recovery, and international law.
Senior Partner
Jonathan R. Whitfield
Jonathan leads ACFB's international fraud litigation division with over 18 years of experience representing victims of complex financial schemes. He has successfully managed cases across 40+ jurisdictions and is recognised by peers as a leading voice in cross-border asset recovery.
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Sophia L. Brennan
Sophia specialises in blockchain forensics and digital asset recovery. She joined ACFB after a decade in financial intelligence, where she worked directly with law enforcement agencies to freeze and recover misappropriated cryptocurrency holdings.
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Marcus D. Hale
Marcus focuses on investment fraud and fake platform cases. His background in financial regulation and securities law allows him to navigate complex multi-party schemes involving fraudulent brokers and unlicensed investment operators.
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Isabelle M. Fontaine
Isabelle manages client relationships across Europe and Latin America. With a background in international private law and a particular focus on phishing and impersonation scams, she ensures each case receives culturally informed, legally precise representation.
View ProfileCompliance & Investigation Lead
David E. Okafor
David brings extensive experience in AML compliance and financial crime investigation. Before joining ACFB, he served as an investigator at a major European banking authority, developing deep knowledge of fund tracing and regulatory engagement strategies.
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