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Warsaw / 3 April 2025

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“This has the potential to be the pre-eminent disputes conference in the CEE region.”

Senior Partner

International law firm

“The Asset Recovery CEE event was great. The outstanding efforts in organising the event are truly appreciated, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have participated.”

Partner

International law firm

“Delighted to be attending and speaking at Asset Recovery CEE. Fantastic lineup of panellists and excellent programme!”

Partner

International law firm

“It was a pleasure to attend Asset Recovery CEE. Congratulations on the successful conference!”

Director

International commercial intelligence and investigations company

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“This has the potential to be the pre-eminent disputes conference in the CEE region.”

Senior Partner

International law firm

“The Asset Recovery CEE event was great. The outstanding efforts in organising the event are truly appreciated, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have participated.”

Partner

International law firm

“Delighted to be attending and speaking at Asset Recovery CEE. Fantastic lineup of panellists and excellent programme!”

Partner

International law firm

“It was a pleasure to attend Asset Recovery CEE. Congratulations on the successful conference!”

Director

International commercial intelligence and investigations company

The Conference

Asset Recovery CEE is the premier Polish event for the dispute resolution and investigations sectors. Aimed at international legal professionals, litigation funders, corporate investigations specialists, and asset recovery experts, the event brings together leading experts and industry practitioners from the CEE region and beyond.

Asset Recovery CEE is organised by corporate intelligence and investigations firm Bearstone and hosted by its founder, Andrew de Roy. The conference takes place in Warsaw, a dynamic city of increasing strategic significance.

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  • 1 International One
    Day Conference
  • 16 Insightful Sessions
    Covering Key
    Industry Topics
  • 46 Leading Industry
    Voices
  • 3 The Third Edition
    of a Growing
    Industry Event

Agenda

3 April 2025 | Warsaw | 08:00–18:00

08:30–08:50
Registration
08:50–09:00
Organiser Introduction
09:00–09:50
Panel 1: CEE Geopolitics and Asset Recovery
09:50–10:10
Refreshments & Networking
10:10–10:50
Panel 2: Grey Zones – Investigations and the Law
Panel 3: Liquid Assets – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? Enforcement, Intelligence Gathering, Educating Clients
10:50–11:00
Refreshments & Networking
11:00–11:45
Panel 4: CEE Region Litigation Finance – Improving Liquidity
Panel 5: Is the Sovereign Investment Dispute Resolution System Broken?
11:45–12:00
Refreshments & Networking
12:00–12:45
Panel 6: Reparations – War, Frozen Assets and Political Risks
Panel 7: Decoding M&A and Shareholder Disputes - a Discussion on Key Legal and Quantum Issues
12:45–14:00
Lunch & Networking
14:00–14:45
Panel 8: Bankruptcy and Restructuring – Investigative Best Practice in Early-Stage Special Situations
Panel 9: Digital Treasure – is the Golden Era of OSINT Over?
14:45–15:00
Refreshments & Networking
15:00–15:45
Panel 10: Artwork and Other Luxury Items – How to Investigate and How to Enforce
Panel 11: The Future of CEE Region Arbitration
15:45–16:00
Refreshments & Networking
16:00–16:45
Panel 12: Sanctions Circumvention – Current Trends
Panel 13: Sovereign Enforcement – the Interplay of Arbitration Awards and Politics
16:45–17:00
Refreshments & Networking
17:00–17:45
Panel 14: Technology & Innovation in Investigations – the Uses and Limitations of New Technologies
Panel 15: Collective Redress – the Future of CEE Region Class Action
17:45–18:30
Panel 16: Blockchain – The Opportunity to Reopen Old Fraud Cases
18:30–18:40
Closing Remarks
19:00
Evening Networking Gala at Fabryka Norblina

Meet the Speakers

Confirmed for 2025

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Cutting-edge insights from top speakers and unparalleled networking opportunities with industry peers. The full standard conference ticket includes:

  • Full-day access to all panels
  • Evening networking reception
  • Coffee breaks and lunch
  • Allocated networking time
  • Valid till 29.11.2024
    Very Early Bird
    2 100 zł
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  • Valid till 28.02.2025
    Early Bird
    2 700 zł
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  • Valid from 28.02.2025 till 02.04.2025
    Standard (includes networking reception)
    3 400 zł
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All prices are inclusive of Polish VAT at 23%. To pay in a currency other than PLN, please select credit card as the payment option. If your company is registered outside of Poland and you require an invoice, please contact us to proceed with the payment and invoice issuance: [email protected]

Venue

Asset Recovery CEE will take place at the Warsaw Presidential Hotel, an iconic venue in the heart of Poland’s capital. Renowned for its central location and excellent accessibility, the hotel is just steps away from Warsaw Central Station. Join us in Warsaw, a dynamic city of growing strategic importance, where history meets modernity.

Warsaw Presidential Hotel
al. Jerozolimskie 65/79,
00-697 Warsaw, Poland

The Presidential Hotel is offering an exclusive 20% discount to conference attendees. Please contact us to obtain the discount code before making a reservation: [email protected]

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Conference Reviews

“On 18 April in Warsaw a very interesting conference, Asset Recovery CEE, took place in which I had the pleasure of participating at the invitation of Bearstone and Andrew Makarewicz de Roy.”

Business Security Adviser

Investigations company

“Departing Warsaw after a great Asset Recovery CEE conference! A big thank you to Andrew Makatrewicz de Roy and the Bearstone team for organising an outstanding event.”

Independent Advisor

“Delighted to be attending and speaking on HNW divorces and enforcement at the Asset Recovery CEE conference in Warsaw. Fantastic lineup of panellists and an excellent programme!”

Managing Partner

Law firm

“It was a pleasure to attend last week’s second Asset Recovery CEE conference, which was well organised by Andrew Makarewicz de Roy and his team. The panels were very informative, and I learnt a lot.”

Strategic and Business Intelligence Consultant

Investigations company

“It was a pleasure to reconnect with familiar colleagues and establish new connections at the second Asset Recovery CEE conference in Warsaw last week. The panel sessions were filled with intriguing insights, particularly the enlightening discussion on the advancements in crypto asset tracing.”

Commercial Director

Full-service legal events company

“I was glad to be part of a distinguished panel to discuss litigation funding at the Asset Recovery CEE Conference. A great thanks to Andrew Makatrewicz de Roy and #Bearstone for organising a fun and interesting conference.”

Partner

Law firm

“It was a very interesting day at the Asset Recovery CEE Conference yesterday with a wide range of topics and great speakers! I’m especially happy that quantum and financial aspects of disputes resolution and litigation were raised and discussed on more than one occasion.”

Founding Partner

Financial services company

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact us:

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Asset Recovery CEE will take place on Thursday 3 April 2025, at the Warsaw Presidential Hotel, al. Jerozolimskie 65/79, 00-697 Warsaw, Poland.

Asset Recovery CEE is primarily aimed at professionals involved in the field of asset recovery in Central and Eastern Europe, including law enforcement officers, lawyers, investigators, forensic accountants, and compliance professionals.

All panels will be conducted in English.

No, participants are free to attend whichever panel(s) they are most interested in. Networking space will be available throughout the conference.

Yes. Please see the Book Today! section above for further information.

Please click the “buy now” button in the Book Today! section above, and follow the instructions.

Yes, please contact us: [email protected]

Refunds are only possible if the event is cancelled or rescheduled.

When purchasing tickets, check the “I want to receive an invoice” box in the contact details section.

Yes, Asset Recovery CEE includes networking sessions where attendees can meet and connect with other professionals in the field of asset recovery.

Asset Recovery CEE will be held offline only, in Warsaw, Poland.

Please click on the “become a partner” button in the Partners & Sponsors section above.