Legal Team

Our Legal Team

Experienced lawyers specialising in financial crime, fraud recovery, and international law.

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Senior Partner

Jonathan R. Whitfield

Specialisation: International Fraud Litigation, Asset Tracing
Languages: English, French
18 years experience

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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Head of Crypto Recovery

Sophia L. Brennan

Specialisation: Cryptocurrency Recovery, Blockchain Forensics
Languages: English, Spanish
11 years experience

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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Associate Counsel

Marcus D. Hale

Specialisation: Investment Fraud, Securities Law
Languages: English, German
8 years experience

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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International Case Coordinator

Isabelle M. Fontaine

Specialisation: Phishing Cases, Impersonation Scams
Languages: French, Spanish, English
9 years experience

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.

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Compliance & Investigation Lead

David E. Okafor

Specialisation: AML Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation
Languages: English
14 years experience

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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