WeirFoulds Partners Maureen Ward and Jessica Stansfield will be speaking at FIRE International, one of the leading global conferences dedicated to fraud, insolvency, asset recovery, and enforcement, taking place May 19 to 21, 2026, at the EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel in Portugal.

Maureen will participate in the panel discussion “The Silent Threat: How the Rise in Internal Fraud Is Impacting the Corporate Landscape,” where she will examine corporate governance in a shifting regulatory environment, address regulatory failures and risk management, and share insights from the boardroom.

Jessica will present “An Asset Tracing Exercise of a Crypto Case,” a case study exploring investigative approaches to crypto and digital assets, tracing techniques specific to crypto and digital assets, and the admissibility of blockchain forensics in court.

FIRE International is ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE’s flagship global conference, bringing together senior practitioners from across jurisdictions to address key issues in fraud, insolvency, asset recovery, and enforcement. The event is widely recognised for its international reach, content‑led programming, and strong emphasis on professional connection within the global asset recovery community.