PCB Byrne, Fraud: Civil | Chambers UK Profile

About

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PCB Byrne’s civil fraud team is routinely instructed in the largest cases heard in the High Court, particularly where the disputes are complex and multi-jurisdictional. The team has particular expertise in dealing with high value enforcement actions as well as freezing orders and other types of injunctive relief.

In 2022, the firm successfully defended a $2.3 billion claim brought by Vale and a $1 billion claim arising from the collapse of NMC Health. Current cases of note include: acting for Defendants to a 7 jurisdiction $500m trust dispute and for two parties in a multi-jurisdictional $1.6 billion claim for breach of trust.

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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

PCB Byrne houses a high-quality practice regularly instructed on high-profile fraud disputes, many of which are international. The firm also displays significant expertise in asset freezing and tracing and acts for both individual and corporate clients, often on cases that involve parallel criminal proceedings. It is particularly strong in matters concerning Europe, Asia, the Middle East and offshore jurisdictions.

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Work Highlights

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PCB Byrne defended Republic of Cuba and Banco Nacional de Cuba in two sets of Commercial Court proceedings to enforce historic debts brought against them by ICBC Standard Bank, which are collectively worth in excess of EUR1.4 billion.

Strengths

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They've been excellent. They are distinguished lawyers and prepare an excellent strategy.

Fraud: Civil respondent
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They have a strong partner team which is well supported by more junior team members.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

They are very smart, creative and diligent giving you peace of mind.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

They've been excellent. They are distinguished lawyers and prepare an excellent strategy.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

They have a strong partner team which is well supported by more junior team members.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

They are very smart, creative and diligent giving you peace of mind.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Anthony Riem

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Anthony Riem is senior partner at PCB Byrne and has significant experience in civil fraud proceedings and associated asset recovery measures. He has notable expertise in marshalling complex matters involving multiple parties and jurisdictions.

He is very commercial and really clever.

Anthony is a fantastic fraud solicitor.

He is extremely good with clients, a very deep thinker and is always looking for new angles to complex cases.

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Trevor Mascarenhas

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Trevor Mascarenhas offers counsel to both claimants and defendants on sophisticated fraud disputes arising from allegations such as bribery, conspiracy and fraudulent misrepresentation. He has experience in handling cross-border injunctive relief matters, including obtaining and discharging freezing orders.

Trevor is just an absolute pleasure to work with, with really sensible and nuanced judgement; he's really impressive.

He is one of the outstanding intellectuals in the sector - a brilliant mind.

Trevor is absolutely fantastic.

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Ben Davies

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Ben Davies is adept at acting on complex civil fraud claims and associated asset recovery, often in cases concerning alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and misappropriation of funds.

He is a very solid, sensible practitioner.

Ben is superb. He's an incredibly bright guy and he's hard-working.

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Elizabeth Seborg

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Elizabeth Seborg possesses considerable expertise in both obtaining and discharging freezing orders. She also advises on a variety of fraud claims related to allegations of conspiracy, dishonesty and misappropriation.

Elizabeth is an absolute pleasure to work with; she's very focused and excellent at putting together correspondence with a real punch.

I rate her highly, she's very detail-orientated.

Elizabeth is one of the best civil fraud lawyers London has on offer at the moment.

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Olga Bischof

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Olga Bischof is a consulting partner at PCB Byrne and a solicitor advocate. She regularly handles fraud investigations and litigation related to Russia, Ukraine and offshore jurisdictions.

Olga is very smart, has an enormous amount of cross-border experience and is very fair.

She has outstanding knowledage, skills and an ability to work hard.

She is a thoughtful and thorough lawyer with expertise in dealing with foreign clients.

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