16.10.2025
PCB Byrne highly ranked by Chambers UK 2026
PCB Byrne continues to be highly ranked in the latest edition of the Chambers guide to the UK’s leading law firms, including 11 of its individuals ranked by the directory.
Our Fraud Civil team continues to be Band 1 ranked with Chambers commenting “PCB Byrne houses a high-quality practice regularly instructed on high-profile fraud disputes, many of which are international.” Chambers’ interviewees say “PCB Byrne offers a highly intellectual and committed team that works collaboratively with the client”, and “The team at PCB have a level of expertise that is hard to find elsewhere. Their ability to find solutions to complicated legal issues is impressive.”
Also, our Financial Crime team is highly ranked, with Chambers commenting “The team at PCB Byrne provides highly tailored business crime representation to a range of organisations and senior professionals, mainly in the financial services sector. It has a strong reputation across financial crime, including fraud, money laundering and tax investigations, with extensive expertise in corruption proceedings and regulatory investigations.” Chambers’ interviewees say “They are perfect: available, responsive, involved and dedicated” and “They have vast experience in the field and an enviable track record.”
Our Restructuring and Insolvency Litigation team has achieved a new entry, with Chambers commenting “PCB Byrne offer high-quality advice to a variety of stakeholders, including directors, creditors and insolvency practitioners. The firm is adept at handling both individual and corporate insolvency, with expertise spanning cross-border asset recovery and complex restructurings.” Chambers’ interviewees say “PCB Byrne are hugely experienced in contentious issues. They have a practical and commercial approach, and look outside the box to find solutions”, and “PCB Byrne's work was outstanding. They have been adding significant value to our business with their advice and execution.”
Also, our Dispute Resolution team debuts in the higher rankings of the newly Dispute Resolution Specialist Firms category, with Chambers commenting “PCB Byrne is a specialist practice with the capability to handle litigation and regulatory investigations. The firm is particularly esteemed for its market-leading work in the civil fraud and asset recovery space. The team also regularly acts on high-end joint venture disputes and breach-of-contract claims.” Chambers’ interviewees say “PCB Byrne is extremely professional, quick to respond and pleasant to be involved with”, “PCB Byrne has a highly commercial understanding of the needs of the client”, and “PCB Byrne has very good client service and a lot of experience in cross-border disputes.”
Our Asset Forfeiture & Proceeds of Crime team continues to be highly ranked, with Chambers commenting “PCB Byrne has noted capabilities handling regulatory compliance, account freezing orders, pre-charge restraint orders and criminal and civil forfeiture as well as post-conviction confiscation proceedings. The firm regularly acts for defendants, third parties and court receivers. The team is experienced in cross-border matters, including mutual legal assistance requests and jurisdictional challenges. It is bolstered by strong practices in financial crime and civil fraud.” Chambers’ interviewees say “They have incredibly creative lawyers. They are incredibly strategic and never lose sight of the clients' objectives. They have a huge amount of experience and are seen as the leaders in their field”, “The team are extremely experienced in this niche area of work. They are unrivalled in asset tracing. They have super teamwork at all levels”, and “There are few firms who can claim to have real expertise in POCA/asset recovery work. It has a stellar team who know the terrain very well. I have always found them to be masters of the details.”
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