Client matter · Banking

Frozen Assets at a Canadian Bank

A client whose assets had been frozen at a Canadian bank asked us to review the grounds for the restriction and handle communications with the bank.

Our work

The client received a legal strategy and representation in communications with the bank concerning the frozen assets.

What happened

  • The client's assets had been frozen by a Canadian bank.
  • The legal basis for the restriction and the available response options required assessment.
  • Communications with the bank needed to be handled on the client's behalf.

How we assisted

ReviewReviewed the circumstances, correspondence and available documents.
Legal positionDeveloped a reasoned strategy based on the identified grounds and options.
Bank engagementPrepared and handled communications with the bank.
RepresentationRepresented the client's interests throughout the engagement process.

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