PCB Byrne - Fraud Specialist Lawyers

PCB Byrne — who we are

A partner-led team of fraud specialists, we apply creative strategies and commercially-focused solutions to make the complex, clear.

Based in London but acting for parties around the world, we’ve spent the last 20 years honing our practice to become the go-to experts in fraud litigation. Representing high-profile clients in high-value disputes across multiple jurisdictions, we pride ourselves on our pragmatic, proactive approach. And because we have both civil and criminal expertise in house, there’s no problem we can’t take on.

Meet the PCB Byrne team

Civil Fraud and Commercial Dispute Services

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Asset Recovery and Enforcement

We have decades of expertise working across complex international fraud and asset recovery cases – delivering creative solutions, at pace.

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All Asset Recovery and Enforcement Services Asset Tracing and Investigation Cryptocurrency and Cyber Fraud Distressed Debt & Non-Performing Loans Enforcement of Judgments, Arbitral and Divorce Awards

Civil Fraud

Regarded as a leader in the civil fraud space, our team is experienced representing both claimants and defendants in all areas of fraud litigation.

All Civil Fraud Services

All Civil Fraud Services Claimant Fraud Fraud Defence

Commercial Litigation

We have a wealth of experience in dealing with high-value, complex and heavily contested commercial litigation cases – often against large City and international firms.

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All Commercial Litigation Services Banking and Financial Services Disputes Corporate, Joint Venture, Shareholder and Partnership Disputes Funds Disputes Professional Negligence Trust and Inheritance Disputes

Insolvency and Restructuring

With wide-ranging experience acting for corporations and individuals alike, members of the PCB Byrne team have dealt with some of the largest insolvency cases to reach the English Courts.

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All Insolvency and Restructuring Services Personal Insolvency Corporate Insolvency

International Arbitration

We have worked with clients from around the world, who seek us out for our outcome-driven approach and pragmatic advice. We ensure every case is tailored to meet the needs of each client – often leaning on our litigation colleagues to support arbitration proceedings, for example in the case of interim relief applications.

All International Arbitration Services

All International Arbitration Services International Arbitration

Business Crime and Regulatory Services

Asset Seizure and Forfeiture

With one of the most experienced teams in the country, we routinely tackle asset seizure and forfeiture investigations for a wide range of clients. We have established a number of legal precedents in this space, and have become the go-to firm for proactive, expert advice.

All Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Services

All Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Services Cash and Account Seizure and Forfeiture Unexplained Wealth Orders and Civil Recovery Proceeds of Crime & Confiscation

Corporate and Financial Crime

Working across jurisdictions on all areas of corporate and financial crime, we regularly advise on issues such as fraud, bribery and corruption, economic sanctions and money laundering.

All Corporate and Financial Crime Services

All Corporate and Financial Crime Services Bribery and Corruption Cartels and Price Fixing Cyber Crime Extradition and MLA Money Laundering Serious Fraud Tax and Revenue Investigations Advisory and Compliance

Crypto Currency and Cyber Crime

We have built a reputation for our tenacity in building cases and in tracing, freezing and recovering assets. We work at the cutting edge of the law on interim relief, using the full armoury of the law in order to obtain results for our clients.

Financial Sanctions

In a fast-evolving, global environment, where penalties for any breach are severe and the need to bring timely challenges is crucial, our sanctions team provides specialist advice, backed by worldwide experience.

All Financial Sanctions Services

All Financial Sanctions Services Investigations and Enforcement OFSI Licensing Designation Challenges

Regulatory and Disciplinary

Whether clients are facing investigations by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Dental Practice Board, we bring a wealth of international experience across regulatory and compliance enquiries.

All Regulatory and Disciplinary Services

All Regulatory and Disciplinary Services Regulatory Investigations and Compelled Interviews Director Disqualification FCA Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings Professional Discipline

Serious and General Crime

We bring our criminal defence expertise to bear across a range of general crime issues, from theft and fraud to sexual and violent offences.

All Serious and General Crime Services

All Serious and General Crime Services Sexual Offences Theft and Fraud Violent Offences

Our insights

News and insights from the thought leaders at PCB Byrne.

From partners to paralegals, our team members are consistently recognised for their specialist expertise and market-leading insight. We’re not just litigators. We are trusted advisors, drawing on an extensive track record operating at the most challenging levels, to redefine the legal landscape.

Read our News & Insights

03.10.2024

PCB Byrne achieves successful Legal 500 rankings

30.09.2024

Gorbachev v Guriev – the final outcome

11.03.2024

High Court clarifies rules applicable to claims against companies in administration

"They are market leaders who have a long track record of success."

"Very savvy. And very good value for clients. A team of top litigators, many of whom have come from magic circle firms."

"Cases are properly prepared, sensible advice is always given and no stone is unturned in pursuit of the best result for the client."

"When I see them on the other side I know I am in for a good fight because they understand the law and they understand strategy."