Debt and Asset Recovery requires swift, strategic, and legally sound interventions—especially in high-stakes commercial environments. At Smith & Partners LP, we assist corporate institutions, financial service providers, government agencies, and private individuals in recovering outstanding debts and tracing hidden or misappropriated assets, both locally and internationally.

Our lawyers have extensive experience in deploying a range of recovery tools, including negotiation, demand letters, litigation, garnishee proceedings, receivership appointments, and asset tracing. We also advise on enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards, insolvency proceedings, and recovery-related regulatory compliance.

One of our partners was part of the legal team that represented a major commercial bank in Nigeria in the recovery of over ₦1.2 billion in non-performing loans from a high-net-worth debtor. The case involved strategic asset tracing, court-ordered interim injunctions, and enforcement of a deed of guarantee.

We are currently advising a multinational company in the oil and gas sector on the recovery of equipment and outstanding receivables from a defaulting contractor. Our approach includes initiating arbitration and coordinating with enforcement agencies to preserve movable and immovable assets pending final judgment.

In another ongoing engagement, our firm is assisting a real estate investment company in recovering high-value landed assets fraudulently transferred to third parties. We are utilizing land registry investigations, caveats, and litigation to reverse the transactions and restore ownership.

Our expertise also extends to cross-border recovery. We advised a fintech firm on recovering cryptocurrency assets fraudulently transferred to a foreign exchange wallet. This included working with digital forensics experts and liaising with international exchanges and regulators to freeze and retrieve the assets.

Our team regularly handles post-judgment recovery actions and is well-versed in the use of insolvency tools such as winding-up petitions and bankruptcy proceedings to recover debts. We also advise clients on preventative strategies, including secured lending, collateral structuring, and due diligence frameworks.

At Smith & Partners LP, we combine aggressive legal strategy with commercial sensibility. Whether you are dealing with unresponsive debtors, fraudulent transfers, or judgment enforcement, we deliver recovery results that protect your interests and strengthen your financial position.