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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- 'Great team. Lots of very dedicated and talented lawyers.'
- ‘PCB are an exceptional boutique firm with a particular emphasis on civil fraud disputes.’
Key clients
- IPJSC United Company Rusal
- Estate of Fahad Al Rajaan and Muna Al Wazzan
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.
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