Advisory and Compliance

Corporate and Financial Crime — Our Services

With multi-jurisdictional expertise and an excellent track record across all areas of fraud, financial crime and regulatory matters, our advice is strategic, timely and highly targeted.

Members of the PCB Byrne team have worked on international and cross-border matters spanning Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe, acting in compliance advisory and regulatory investigations across industry sectors – such as financial institutions, energy and natural resources, and technology.

We have a deep understanding of regulatory bodies and international organisations, offering our clients invaluable insight into the workings and sensitivities of regulators.

Our notable experience

Advised a global FMCG company on design and implementation of a compliance programme across ASEAN states, focusing on risk exposure and compliance under the UK Bribery Act and FCPA.
Advising a number of SMEs on their compliance obligations under the local and international regulatory regimes and liaising with the regulators in filing of reports.
Training of senior management and officers of Fortune 500 companies and SMEs across industry sectors on anti-corruption and anti-money laundering compliance programmes, focusing on risk assessment and responding to compliance risks.

Our specialists

Sara Teasdale

Managing Partner

steasdale@pcb-byrne.com

0207 842 1638

07741 313230

Languages:

English

Michael Potts

Partner

mpotts@pcb-byrne.com

0207 842 1640

07770 802430

Languages:

English, French

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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