PCB Byrne > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Excellent team with unparalleled experience in the Eastern European and CIS markets. An excellent specialist fraud practice with particular experience of urgent injunctive work. Their partner-led model means that there is always an experienced hand at the tiller.’

‘PCB Byrne is a premier boutique litigation firm in London. The team is highly motivated and organised. Capable of responding rapidly to crises and getting on the front foot in a dispute.’

‘Nick Ractliff and Trevor Mascarenhas are both bright minds with excellent client-facing skills and the ability to navigate complex dispute resolution. Trevor is probably one of the cleverest lawyers in London today and also a brilliant litigator.’

‘Anthony Riem is vastly experienced in major disputes, particularly those involving dishonesty. Highly effective. Catherine Eason has significant experience of major disputes.’

‘What Nicola Boulton doesn’t know about fraud law just isn’t worth knowing. She has seen everything and done it all, and will always enable the client to understand their options, and then know a way to achieve any plausible goal.’

‘Neil Micklethwaite is recommended for big cases, which are run very efficiently and with a high degree of confidence. One of the go-tos for UHNW individuals and for tricky cases. Ben Davies is a standout litigator with incredible legal and client-handling skills.’

‘Olga Bischof is hugely experienced, clever, calm, and practical in her advice. Tom McKernan is brilliant. Knows everything, works incredible hard, and sees round corners.’

‘Elizabeth Seborg is a fantastic partner, safe pair of hands, and wonderful to work with. Olga Bischof is hardworking and unflappable, with a lovely client manner to go with it.’

‘Excellent team with unparalleled experience in the Eastern European and CIS markets. PCB Byrne successfully undertakes a vast range of high-value commercial work across a variety of sectors, including the pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and property industries. They are exceptionally flexible, creative and efficient.’

‘They are a hardworking team with deep knowledge of clients’ needs, while providing efficient legal services. Consistently knowledgeable, very responsive, and open minded.’

‘Talented and experienced lawyers with good judgement and creative problem-solving skills. Strategic approach and deep understanding of legal and commercial matters – high-quality work that meets clients’ expectations.’

‘Nick Ractliff and Trevor Mascarenhas – both bright minds with excellent client-facing skills and the ability to navigate complex dispute resolution processes.’

‘Anthony Riem and Trevor Mascarenhas both distinguish themselves through a combination of expertise, strategic thinking, and international experience. They possess an in-depth understanding of asset recovery laws and regulations both domestically and internationally, enabling them to navigate complex legal landscapes adeptly.’

‘Nicola Boulton has been the leading light in this area for many years; Elizabeth Seborg has unparalleled experience of fraud litigation and is both an impressive lawyer and a brilliant team player; and Ben Davies comes with enviable experience across the entire spectrum of commercial litigation and is acting in some of the largest cases in the Commercial Court.’

‘Tom McKernan is a stellar lawyer, and Olga Bischoff is a very intelligent, very hardworking practitioner.’

‘Neil Micklethwaite is a market legend, winning endless work and gliding through difficult cases with challenging clients without breaking sweat.’

‘PCB Byrne is a premier boutique litigation firm in London. The team is highly motivated and organised. Capable of responding rapidly to crises and getting on the front foot in a dispute.’

‘Trevor Mascarenhas is probably one of the cleverest lawyers in London today and also a brilliant litigator. Anthony Riem is vastly experienced in major disputes particularly involving dishonesty and highly effective. Catherine Eason already has significant experience of disputes, in particular those involving dishonesty.’

‘PCB Byrne have a big name – deservedly – in this field. They are particularly well known for acting for defendants, and for knowing the tricks that can defeat a case which on first inspection looks watertight. Their partners are amongst the best I have ever worked with; they have a pool of talented and hard-working associates; and they run lean teams’

‘Nicola Boulton is the senior partner here with huge personality, insight and acumen. She knows just how things are likely to play out and can spot the weak points in a claimant’s claim. I’d also recommend Ben Davies and Tom McKernan. They are both lovely, bright, hard-working and just ‘get it’.’

‘I have worked for many years with Trevor Mascarenhas and Anthony Riem, as well as Nick Ractliff. They are all exceptional practitioners, Trevor and Tony being market leaders in the field where banking law and civil fraud intersect.’

‘Really strong on banking disputes work. One of the City’s most powerful teams. Trevor Mascarenhas and Anthony Riem have legendary powers to get superb results for clients.’

‘Trevor Mascarenhas is the best of the best. He has superb technical skills and tactical nous. He is great to work with whether as a client or another boutique disputes law firm.’

‘Anthony Riem (partner) is seriously talented. Tactically astute, using his enormous experience to great strategic advantage, Elizabeth Seborg (partner) is completely top of her game. A real fighter who any client would be delighted to have on its team. Nick Ractlff is exactly who you want on your team when the going gets tough. Calmness personified. Clear-headed and makes the right judgement calls.’