PCB Byrne

PCB Byrne is a leading specialist disputes firm recognised for handling high-value and complex commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions. The firm has particular expertise in civil fraud and asset recovery, insolvency, white-collar crime and investigations, and has secured numerous landmark decisions with a strong track record of success in difficult cases. Clients value its creativity in problem solving, strategic oversight of global disputes, partner-led involvement, commercial approach, dedication and ability to provide legal financing solutions.

PCB Byrne is conflict-free and able to act against all major UK banks, while also drawing on extensive experience representing large foreign banks in fraud and global asset recovery cases, earning a reputation as “solicitors to the banking community” in The Times. The firm’s claimant fraud and asset recovery team is widely regarded for its expertise in complex international matters, regularly advising financial institutions, state-owned banks, state bodies, multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals.

The firm also acts in complex commercial litigation, often international in scope, including disputes relating to supply chains, shareholders, joint ventures and professional negligence. Several cases have been listed among The Lawyer’s top 20 over the years. PCB Byrne is further recognised for fraud defence work, representing clients accused of deceit, conspiracy, breach of fiduciary duty and dishonesty, frequently in matters involving freezing orders, interim relief and committal proceedings.

In insolvency and restructuring, the firm has advised on some of the largest cases in the English courts, with experience across distressed debt, directors’ duties, insolvency processes, receiverships, mediations and company restorations. PCB Byrne also represents clients in domestic and international arbitrations under institutional and ad hoc rules, providing expertise in interim relief and recognised excellence in arbitration and ADR, including a Client Choice Award for arbitration in 2019.

The firm’s white-collar crime and investigations practice serves multinational companies, financial institutions, sovereign states, public officials and senior executives, advising on bribery, corruption, sanctions, money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud. With extensive disputes expertise, the team provides strategic guidance on legal, procedural, operational and reputational aspects of regulatory issues and investigations.

Languages

English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Greek, Romanian, Sign Language, French, Swedish, Punjabi, Hindi, Norwegian, Danish, Urdu, Spanish, Italian, Marathi

Memberships

ICC FraudNet

Staffing

13 UK Partners
33 Other UK Fee-earners