John Bechelet > Bivonas Law LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Bivonas Law LLP
24 Cornhill
London
EC3V 3ND
England

Position

Partner

Career

John specialises in commercial and civil fraud litigation. Admitted as a solicitor in 1983, John worked in private practice and in-house for a leading life assurance company before establishing Bivonas with Antony Brown in 1997.

John has extensive experience in a wide range of courts and tribunals including the UK Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and the Divisional Court. He has been involved in a number of important reported cases.

Memberships

John is a member of the Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association, the Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association and the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers.

Education

City of London Polytechnic, BA (Hons).

Lawyer Rankings

London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil

Turned to for its capabilities in both civil and criminal fraud, Bivonas Law LLP  is a key port of call for clients ranging from African states, international banks and bankers to high-net-worth Russian individuals. Practice head John Bechelet  is a highly experienced litigator, who specialises in both domestic and multi-jurisdictional commercial and civil fraud matters. Other key names include Antony Brown, a prolific advisor, who brings over 30 years of experience to bear on cross-border litigation cases. The ‘brilliantCindy Dorrington is recommended for her expertise in money laundering, business crime, and financial services regulatory proceedings, while Roland Ellis  has knowledge of white collar crime.