Investigation Counsel PC Fraud Recovery Lawyers

Fraud & Debt recovery litigation

Fraud and Debt Recovery Litigation is the focus of our firm. We act as counsel to corporate, institutional and individual victims of fraud in the context of investment transactions, employer scenarios and in business or personal relationships

fraud recovery assesments

While Fraud and Debt Recovery Litigation is the focus of our firm, Fraud Recovery Assessments are a service we provide to fraud victims on a fixed rate or complementary basis.  Whether our assessment is fee based or complementary depends on the complexity of the matter and whether we are retained for the recovery litigation.

Class action litigation

Investigation Counsel regularly acts for Canadian consumers and investors in class actions.  Whether you have been harmed by a defective product, a data breach, or an investment misrepresentation,  Investigation Counsel provides knowledgeable and timely guidance and advocacy to protect your rights.

Due Dilligence

At Investigation Counsel, we commence our due diligence investigations by reviewing client documentation and information to identify flags of fraud. We then conduct standard public record searches on the persons or issues identified.

CONSULTATIONS FOR POLICE & P.I.S

We provide complementary consultations to those in our policing, corporate, insurance, financial, forensic accounting and private investigation networks on all legal matters.

Criminal prosecutions

At Investigation Counsel, we are experienced in preparing criminal fraud complaints for the police and in bringing private prosecutions, as well as weighing the pros and cons of bringing simultaneous civil actions. 

I.S.S. Services

At Investigation Counsel, we as the ISS for law firms seeking to preserve evidence by way of an Anton Piller Order. Our policing experience and extensive networks ensure that Anton Piller Orders are executed peacefully and properly.

About Us

The focus of our firm is fraud recovery. Some of our lawyers are former police officers. Other lawyers have obtained fraud recovery litigation experience through the traditional approach to law. The competitive advantage we offer to fraud victims is better value through superior advocacy at boutique firm rates. We also have access to law enforcement and investigative networks that assist us better assess cases as they unfold and recover on behalf of our clients.

Our Team

Norman J. Groot

Norman J. Groot

Founder & Director

Ashley Ferguson

Ashley Ferguson

Associate Lawyer

John Archibald

John Archibald

Principal

Erin Stoik

Erin Stoik

Associate Lawyer

Geoff Keeble

Geoff Keeble

Associate Lawyer

Chris Mathers

Chris Mathers

Lead Investigator