RPC

Commercial Disputes

Neville Byford is a highly respected commercial litigator with over 35 years' experience in all aspects of civil fraud. Recognised as a leader in his field, Neville has built a formidable reputation. His practice spans high-profile cases involving major frauds and complex international disputes, starting off representing John De Lorean and progressing onto acting for the liquidators of Arrows Limited, Sheikh Khaled Al Sabah (the only successful Kuwaiti defendant in the Grupo Torres litigation) and, more recently acting for Mr Amouzegar in the successful jurisdiction challenge in the PIFSS litigation.

With an equally impressive track record in the field of trusts, Neville has secured judgments in significant cases such as the BPL claims against the Mekni family, and a decade-long involvement in a Guernsey Trust fraud dispute which involved litigation in Guernsey, Luxembourg, Italy, England and the US. Both disputes are ongoing.

Neville has significant experience of litigating in the United States, having represented numerous US-based clients, and as a result, has extensive contacts in the jurisdiction. He has also taken depositions in the UK for US proceedings, obtained recognition of English judgments in the US and vice versa, and continues to regularly visit his American clients, many of whom Neville has worked with for many years.

Throughout the course of his career, Neville has also carved out a niche in representing showjumpers, most notably acting for Ben Maher MBE (who recently won his third Olympic Gold medal) in various disputes which received significant media interest.

Work highlights

Representing Ben Maher MBE in various disputes.

Successful jurisdiction challenge and holding that judgment on appeals to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Mr Amouzegar in the PIFSS litigation.

Representing Optimas in various disputes including with LEVC.

Member of the Bar