UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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PCB Byrne’s civil fraud team is routinely instructed in the largest cases heard in the High Court, particularly where the disputes are complex and multi-jurisdictional. The team has particular expertise in dealing with high value enforcement actions as well as freezing orders and other types of injunctive relief.
In 2022, the firm successfully defended a $2.3 billion claim brought by Vale and a $1 billion claim arising from the collapse of NMC Health. Current cases of note include: acting for Defendants to a 7 jurisdiction $500m trust dispute and for two parties in a multi-jurisdictional $1.6 billion claim for breach of trust.
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PCB Byrne houses a high-quality practice regularly instructed on high-profile fraud disputes, many of which are international. The firm also displays significant expertise in asset freezing and tracing, and acts for both individual and corporate clients, often on cases that involve parallel criminal proceedings. It is particularly strong in matters concerning Europe, Asia, the Middle East and offshore jurisdictions.
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PCB Byrne acted for IPJSC United Company Rusal in proceedings brought by it against Mr Vladimir Potanin and a company under his control. The claims regarded breaches of a written agreement.
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PCB Byrne offers a highly intellectual and committed team that works collaboratively with the client.
They do fantastic work in the civil fraud space.
The team at PCB have a level of expertise that is hard to find elsewhere. Their ability to find solutions to complicated legal issues is impressive.
They provide pragmatic and sensible advice focused on the individuals involved.
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Anthony Riem is a senior partner and has significant experience in civil fraud proceedings and associated asset recovery measures. He has notable expertise in marshalling complex matters involving multiple parties and jurisdictions.
Anthony is very creative when it comes to claimant-side litigation, especially in terms of potential routes to resolution, which may be far from straightforward.
Anthony is excellent with clients.
Trevor is an amazing lawyer. He is thoughtful and thinks three steps down the road rather than what can we do tomorrow.
Trevor is the most intellectual lawyer you can find. His depth of knowledge and ability to analyse are well beyond expectation.
Trevor is one of the leading litigators in the city, especially in fraud-related work.
Trevor is very clever and thinks outside of the box. He likes to get involved in the nitty gritty, and he loves legal problems.
Ben is on top of the detail and a pleasure to deal with.
Olga Bischof is a consulting partner and a solicitor advocate. She regularly handles fraud investigations and litigation related to Russia, Ukraine and offshore jurisdictions.
Olga is a very clever, thoughtful and thorough lawyer, with a particular expertise in dealing with Russian clients.
Olga is an amazing lawyer. She is smart, straight to the point and nimble.
Olga is fantastic and really knows what she is doing.
Fraud: Civil
Fraud: Civil
Fraud: Civil
Fraud: Civil
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