Locating an asset and recovering it involve different decisions. What does the transaction establish? Who can enforce the measure? How will control be maintained if custody changes or another jurisdiction becomes involved? Asking these questions early helps structure the work.
Connect the trail to the case
An on-chain record can show details such as addresses, amounts and the order in which funds moved. Linking an address to a person or entity requires corroboration. Record where the information came from, document assumptions and distinguish what the evidence shows from what can be inferred.
Identify the measure and who can enforce it
The available action depends on the legal basis, the competent authority and the custody arrangement. Where a service provider is involved, it may be necessary to identify the entity that holds the asset and the jurisdiction where action can be taken. Where an asset is self-custodied, enforcement requires planning how control will be obtained and maintained.
Plan asset management early
Freezing preserves the prospect of recovery. Custody, transaction records and the management of an asset's value need attention while its eventual disposal is decided. Cross-border cooperation is particularly important when evidence or enforcement spans more than one jurisdiction.