Building Trust, Recovering Hope Since 2012
A decade of excellence in international financial fraud recovery
Founded in 2012 by a consortium of former prosecutors, forensic accountants, and technology experts, Vanguard Apex Legal emerged from a singular vision: to level the playing field for victims of sophisticated financial fraud in an increasingly digital world.
Established in London's Temple district by five former Crown prosecutors who witnessed the rise of online financial fraud.
Successfully recovered £12M from an international forex fraud ring, setting precedent for cross-border asset recovery.
Launched dedicated cryptocurrency fraud unit, becoming first UK firm with in-house blockchain forensics lab.
Opened offices in Hong Kong, and Dubai. Established partnerships with law enforcement in 40+ countries.
Created emergency response team for COVID-19 related scams. Recovered £180M for victims of pandemic fraud schemes.
Pioneered use of artificial intelligence in fraud pattern detection. Achieved 92% success rate in fund recovery.
Surpassed £950M in total recovered funds. Recognized as Europe's leading financial fraud recovery firm.
We stand as guardians for fraud victims, using every legal tool to protect and recover their assets.
We pursue fraudsters relentlessly, ensuring they face consequences for their crimes.
Our international network enables us to track and recover assets across 67 countries.
We understand the emotional toll of fraud and provide support throughout the recovery process.
Strategic offices positioned to serve clients worldwide
85 Fleet Street, Temple
London EC4Y 1AE
Two IFC, Central
Hong Kong SAR
DIFC Gate Avenue
Dubai, UAE