Business Fraud Lawyer & Commercial Asset Recovery

International Asset Tracing Attorneys Specializing in E-Commerce Scams, Real Estate Title Theft, and Specialized Marine and Aviation Fraud

Corporate asset theft and specialized industrial procurement fraud are among the most complex financial crimes a business can face. Unlike consumer phishing scams, B2B fraud operations use sophisticated networks of offshore shell companies, falsified logistics registries, and forged titles to drain corporate liquidity and misdirect high value assets.
Pettersons Law Firm delivers tactical, cross-border corporate litigation. We serve as a direct defense and recovery partner for businesses, supply chain enterprises, and family offices facing significant asset-based losses. Whether you need a dedicated business fraud lawyer in Sydney, a commercial property solicitor in London, or an aggressive real estate asset attorney in California, our integrated firm moves to lock down compromised assets and hold corrupt counter-parties legally responsible.
Delayed Commercial Intervention Risks Complete Asset Dissipation.
When high-value inventory, real estate titles, or industrial machinery are fraudulently transferred, your recovery window closes as soon as the assets clear customs or hit secondary gray markets. Protect your company’s operational infrastructure before it is too late.
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Core Practice Categories & Specialized Asset Silos

E-Commerce & Non-Delivery Scams

Global trade relies on digital procurement portals that are highly vulnerable to vendor impersonation, invoice alteration, and non-delivery scams. We represent manufacturing and wholesale enterprises that have sent significant capital to fraudulent offshore suppliers for goods that never existed. Our asset recovery attorneys trace the corresponding bank lines to freeze the funds before they can clear out of intermediary holding networks.
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Real Estate & Title Fraud

Corporate properties and high-value land holdings are prime targets for title fraud. Bad actors use forged corporate resolutions and identity theft to alter land registry deeds, taking out predatory commercial loans against your real estate assets. Our real estate fraud lawyers and specialized real estate fraud attorneys work immediately to file lis pendens notices, freeze fraudulent mortgages, and clear land records to protect your property rights.
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Automobile & Heavy Machinery Fraud

Procuring industrial trucks, agricultural tractors, and mining machinery involves significant capital outlays that attract sophisticated fraud syndicates. These networks create fake escrow sites, alter physical vehicle identification tags, and issue fake titles. We track these heavy machinery pipelines across global ports to seize the equipment and recover corporate capital.
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Marine & Maritime Fraud (Boats, Yachts, and Cargo)

Our specialized maritime unit handles complex legal challenges involving luxury vessels, commercial cargo, and marine transit assets:

Hull ID Number (HIN) Alteration: We trace and recover yachts and cargo vessels that have been physically modified and given fake registration papers.“Paper” Boats & Ghost Cargo: We litigate cases involving fake bills of lading and non-existent vessels used to siphon corporate credit lines.Hidden Lien Fraud: We protect buyers when vessels are sold with massive, undisclosed maritime liens attached to the hull.Cargo Diversion & Theft: We track down and reclaim commercial freight that has been illegally re-routed to secondary ports by corrupt freight forwarders.

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Aviation Fraud (Planes, Helicopters, and Components)

High margins and long manufacturing queues make the aviation sector a frequent target for highly structured fraud:

Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs) Fraud: We protect commercial fleets by filing emergency claims against suppliers who provide uncertified, counterfeit, or misrepresented aviation components using forged safety documents.Fractional Ownership & Charter Scams: Our aviation team handles litigation against fake charter groups and fraudulent fractional programs that sell unbacked flight hours or false equipment titles.

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The Commercial Recovery Protocol: Securing High Value Logistics & Assets

Recovering heavy industrial capital, real estate portfolios, or commercial freight requires a team that understands maritime registries, aviation tracking frameworks, and international trade law.

Asset Diverted/Misappropriated

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Forensic Supply Chain Audit

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International Asset Registry Hold

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Physical Asset Seized

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In Rem Court Actions

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Emergency Mareva Injunction

Our specialized corporate litigation unit uses an aggressive approach to secure commercial property:

Phase 1:

Immediate Supply Chain Intercept:

We analyze bills of lading, Hull Identification Numbers (HIN), tail registries, and customs manifests to establish the physical location of the asset.

Phase 2:

In Rem Legal Actions:

We file lawsuits directly against the physical property or cargo (In Rem actions), allowing global law enforcement to arrest vessels, impound aircraft, or freeze real estate titles regardless of who claims ownership.

Phase 3:

Cross Border Attachment Mandates:

Using our CFE and CAMS certifications, we trace the underlying corporate cash flows to secure emergency third-party discovery orders and global freezing injunctions.

Phase 4:

Piercing the Corporate Network:

We bypass shell entities to target the personal assets of the corporate orchestrators, ensuring clear avenues for financial recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

When property title theft is identified, a real estate fraud attorney files an emergency quiet title action and registers a lis pendens against the property deed. This legal notice prevents the scammer from selling the land or securing additional loans while we work to restore the true owner's name on the deed.

We prove maritime cargo fraud by executing third-party discovery orders against shipping companies, port agencies, and satellite tracking providers. By cross-referencing physical manifests with digital customs filings, our asset tracing attorneys expose unauthorized destination changes and trace the illicit resale of your freight.