Bivonas Law LLP's ‘professional and pragmatic’ civil fraud practice group is a reliable choice for multi-faceted and multi-jurisdictional work, and its client base includes governments, multinationals, international banks and bankers, and high-net-worth Russian individuals. Longstanding civil fraud specialist John Bechelet is the lead contact and continues to represent the firm’s key clients in their thorniest issues. Anthony Brown has a long track record of counsel to governments, CEOs, and individuals alleged to be connected with organised crime, while Roland Ellis's broad disputes expertise gives his advice a unique perspective. Manraj Somal and Oliver Richardson are further key names to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Proactive and accessible team. Professional and pragmatic. Hugely supportive at all stages.’
‘Partners and associates become personal advisors. John Bechelet stands out.’
‘Old-school in the good sense of the term. Build long term relationships with clients. Do some pretty impressive work without shouting about it.’
'Anthony Brown - class operator. Excellent strategist.'
- 'Roland Ellis is calm, collected. Serious.'
‘Manraj Somal is exceptional!’
Work highlights
Acting for the CEO of a public listed company in administration in relation to a claim by the administrators involving allegations of fraudulent trading, breach of fiduciary duty, dishonest assistance, constructive trust, and knowing receipt.
Acting for a Cypriot company in a multi-million pound restitution claim against an Irish IT company following cessation of IT services due to export controls and sanctions.
Acting for the directors of a Guernsey protected cell company in relation to a £12m claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
Practice head
John Bechelet
Other key lawyers
Roland Ellis; Anthony Brown; Manraj Somal; Oliver Richardson