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PCB Byrne

PCB Byrne

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England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing

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Fraud: civil

The considerable international reach of the civil fraud team at PCB Byrne is a boon to its client base of major corporates and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. It has a recent slate of high-profile cases and the team regularly represents clients in the Supreme Court, the Commercial Court, and the Court of Appeal. Leading name in fraud investigation and asset recovery Anthony Riem heads the practice, with Trevor Mascarenhas being another specialist in civil fraud claims, well-versed in precedent-setting cases. Olga Bischof‘s broad practice includes particular experience in offshore jurisdictions, and Ben Davies focuses on high-value fraud litigation. Catherine Eason’s practice continues to develop, and the team was bolstered by the respective additions in February and March 2025 of Simon Colledge from gunnercooke LLP and Matthew Wescott from JMW Solicitors LLP. Elizabeth Seborg  left the firm in May 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • 'A sophisticated and close-knit team, with an ability to focus on what is most strategically important.'
  • 'Great team. Lots of very dedicated and talented lawyers.'
  • ‘Excellent fraud litigation experience, with their boutique status meaning they can take on and achieve results in cases that other larger firms cannot.’
  • ‘PCB are an exceptional boutique firm with a particular emphasis on civil fraud disputes.’
  • ‘Trevor Mascarenhas is hugely knowledgeable when it comes to civil fraud disputes.’
  • ‘PCB Bryne are specialists in this area. They have seen it, done it and worked through it all before. But they remain forward looking and innovative, using their great knowledge and experience as a base from which to address newer problems and opportunities as they arise.’

Key clients

  • IPJSC United Company Rusal Estate of Fahad Al Rajaan and Muna Al Wazzan ROSATOM Banco de Sabadell S.A. Lopag Trust Reg and others The Republic of Cuba Banco Nacional de Cuba South Bank Hotel Management Company Limited Andrey Guriev Hangzhou Jiudang Asset Management Co. Limited Hangzhou Biaoba Trading Co. Limited Shanghai Baojiehue Venture Capital Partnership VTB Bank PJSC Invest Bank PSC Fastmove Limited

Work highlights

Acting for the Estate of Fahad Al Rajaan and Muna Al Wazzan, the lead defendants in the $1bn fraud claim brought by the Kuwaiti Public Institute for Social Security against the Estate of Fahad al Rajaan and others.
Acting for Andrey Guriev in successfully defending a multi-billion-dollar breach of trust dispute.
Acting for ROSATOM, one of 22 defendants in a $14bn claim relating to an alleged conspiracy to confiscate the claimants’ interests in companies which control the main Russian seaports.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Anthony Riem

Other key lawyers

Trevor Mascarenhas; Ben Davies; Nick Ractliff; Neil Micklethwaite; Tom McKernan; Catherine Eason; Olga Bischof; Caitlin Ferguson; David Johnson; Simon Colledge; Matthew Wescott